OSHA Inspection: WARDMAN HOTEL, LLC

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees    a)  On or about November 12, 2015 :Laundry room; an 8 foot long fiberglass portable step ladder was used in the closed position to gain access to the of the washing machines during the blow down process exposing themselves to a 8 foot fall to the concrete floor below.       Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toe boards:     a) On or about November 12, 2015; Laundry Department; employees would climb on top of the machinery during schedule clean-up (Blow-down) exposing them selves to a fall hazard of approximately 8 feet to ground level.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $500 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) On or about November 12, 2015; throughout facility; the employer had not completed an hazard assessment of the of work processes to ensure proper personal protective equipment is provide such as but limited to chemical goggles or engineering controls installed to protect employees while conducting their assigned duties.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.    a) On or about November 12, 2015; Laundry and Kitchen; where employees were required to perform maintenance and repair of equipment that included but was not limited to the dishwasher and dryer the employer failed to develop written energy control procedures.      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

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I.    a) On or about November 12, 2015; Laundry Room area; employees were using compressed air set at 100 psi and without a chip guard to clean off the equipment.      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

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.264(d)(2)(i)(a): No safeguard, safety appliance, or device attached to, or forming an integral part of any machinery was removed and not replaced immediately upon the completion of such repairs or adjustments.    a) On or about November 12, 2015; Laundry room; the guard on the dryer was removed during maintenance and not replaced after the completion of the task.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) On or about November 12, 2015; Grease collecting room; electrical box located near the chute conveyor was damaged and full of lint creating a potential fire hazard.      Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $3,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) On or about November 12, 2015; Laundry room; the employer had made in-extension cords, with multiple outlet plug box, which were not designed by a manufacturer.         b) On or about November 12, 2015; Kitchen; employees were using a portable surge protector that had been mounted and used to charge phones and power the radio.     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

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(4): Equipment intended to interrupt current at other than fault levels did not have an interrupting rating at nominal circuit voltage sufficient for the current that must be interrupted    a) On or about November 12, 2015; Kitchen area; employer did not ensure that all outlets which may come in contact with moisture was equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter to protect employees from electrical shock.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) On or about November 12, 2015; outside laundry room (hallway); the main hallway into the laundry room area had carts lined up against the wall blocking the designated EXIT doors.   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

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:    a) On or about November 12, 2015; Laundry and Kitchen area; the emergency exit routes where not clearly identified by the use of signs.   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

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   a) On or about November 12, 2015; Laundry room; portable fire suppression equipment were blocked by carts or bins used in the process.   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

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure that at least one entrance of sufficient area was provided to give access to the working space about electric equipment 600 Volts, nominal, or less.  a) On or about November 12, 2015; Laundry room; electrical panels and switches were blocked by boxes and/or carts limiting the space during maintenance or the need to access the equipment in the event of an emergency.  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

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   a) On or about November 12, 2015; Laundry room; the employer had the plate missing on a conduit elbow exposing the wire conducts and creating a potential shock hazard.  b) On or About November 12, 2015; Laundry room; the employer had an open knock out exposing the conductors to environmental hazards such as but limited to dust (lint).   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.