OSHA Inspection: CHICAGO HOTEL HOLDINGS, INC.

Issued

2016-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9620.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and when the hazards were likely to be present, the employer did not select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that would protect the employees from the hazards identified:           a) On or about July 23, 2016, at the above location, employees  performing maintenance work were required to work with Chemsearch E100, Sewer and Drain Cleaning Compound that contained 40-70% sodium hydroxide, a corrosive chemical. The employer did require the affected employees to use eye protection when working with the drain cleaning compound. The employees were thereby exposed to the hazard associated with corrosive chemicals.

Issued

2016-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6414.00 · Current $4000.00 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 eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:        a) On or about August 1, 2016, at the above location, employees were required to work with of Tri Mark Premium Plus Amber Oven Cleaner & Grill Cleaner that contained 3%-7% sodium hydroxide, a corrosive chemical The employer did not provide a suitable facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes. The employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with corrosive chemicals.