OSHA Inspection: HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATES OF HARRISBURG

Issued

2015-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gasses in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965:     (a)  Dauphin Ballroom Storage Room - A helium cylinder located adjacent to the doorway leading from hallway to the kitchen was stored with the regulator attached.  The cylinder was not secured and the protective cap was not in place while the cylinder was not in use, on or about June 12, 2015.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2015-11-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 05159910

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    (a)  Pool Shed - The employer did not ensure that employees handling muriatic acid and calcium hypochlorite tablets used chemical splash goggles, on or about June 19, 2015.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 05159910

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a)  Pool Shed - Employees handling muriatic acid and calcium hypochlorite tablets were not provided with an eyewash station, on or about June 19, 2015.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2015-11-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 05159910

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):  (a)  Pool Shed - Employees handling muriatic acid and calcium hypochlorite tablets were not provided with training on the physical and health hazards of the chemicals and the measures employees could take to protect themselves from these hazards, such as appropriate work practices and personal protective equipment, on or about June 19, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4250.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours.     (a)  Pool Shed - The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization to OSHA within twenty-four hours for a work-related incident that occurred on or about June, 6, 2015.    No abatement certification or documentation required.