OSHA Inspection: LAS PALAPAS

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    KITCHEN: On or about August 13, 2015, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to the chemical hazard of corrosive materials (ECOLAB Ultra San, sodium hypochlorite; ECOLAB ECOTEMP ULTRA KLENE, sodium hydroxide) without suitable personal protective equipment for their eyes/face while changing the chemical buckets.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  KITCHEN: On or about August 13, 2015, and at times prior there to, employees were exposed to the chemical hazard of corrosive materials (ECOLAB Ultra San, sodium hypochlorite; ECOLAB ECOTEMP ULTRA KLENE, sodium hydroxide) without suitable Personal Protective Equipment for their hands while changing the chemical buckets.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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:    KITCHEN: On or about August 13, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the chemical hazard of corrosive materials (ECOLAB Ultra San, sodium hypochlorite solution; ECOLAB ECOTEMP Ultra Klene, sodium hydroxide solution) without suitable quick drenching facilities for their eyes.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:     KITCHEN, DRIVE-THRU: On or about August 13, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazard of an electrical shock, from a temporary extension cord powering the refrigerator, while gathering items from the refrigerator and mopping the area.