OSHA Inspection: CENTRE HOTEL ASSOCIATES LTD

Issued

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

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)  FACILITY WIDE - The employer did not assess the workplace to determine what hazards employees were exposed to, thereby exposing employees to possible injuries, on or about October 27, 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

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  (a)  FACILITY WIDE - Where employees were using cleaning products to clean the facility, the employer did not select and have each employee use the type of personal protective equipment required by the safety data sheets of the products being used, thereby exposing employees to possible injuries, on or about October 27, 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

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 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:  (a)  LAUNDRY DEPARTMENT - Employees used laundry products that were identified as "corrosive", including but not limited to Laundry Pre-Spotter and Stain Blaster Rust Remover, and the employer did not maintain suitable facilities for quick flushing of the eyes, thereby exposing employees to serious eye injuries, on or about October 27, 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

Jan 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  (a)  FACILITY WIDE - Employees used various chemical and cleaners for housekeeping and laundry duties, and the employer had not developed and implemented a Hazard Communication Program, thereby exposing employee(s) to serious injuries, on or about October 27, 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

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  (a)  FACILITY WIDE - Employees used multiple cleaning products for purposes of cleaning and laundry duties, and the employees had not received adequate training that included specific details of the hazards that were associated with their daily duties, thereby exposing the employees to serious injuries, on or about October 27, 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.