OSHA Inspection: KONOCTI VISTA CASINO

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Oct 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,721 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  Facilities Shop - A Craftsman 6" double wheeled bench grinder had a measured 1/2" gap between the grinding wheel and work rest on both the left and right sides.

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Oct 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch        Facilities Shop -  A double wheeled Craftsman 6" bench grinder did not have the tongue guards on both the right and left sides adjusted to within 1/4" of the grinding wheel; the measured gaps were 1" and 3/4" respectively.

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Nov 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   a.  Facilities Department -  Employees are exposed to chemical and physical hazards when they use paints, thinners, cleaning products and operate machinery such as but not limited to grinders and lawn mowers which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  The employer has not performed a hazard assessment of each and every job category with regards to the necessary personal protective equipment.     The employer shall:   1.  Select and have each affected employee use the types of PPE that will protect them from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;  2.  Communicate the selection decisions to each affected employee and;  3.  Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee.