OSHA Inspection: PAIUTE PALACE CASINO

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Nov 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,089 · Current $3,057 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Anchoring fixed machinery.  Machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.     Maintenance Shop - On 10/12/16 in was noted that a Delta Shopmaster bench grinder was not secured to the work bench.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,089 · Current $4,089

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:      Maintenance Shop - On 10/12/16 it was noted that a Delta Shopmaster Delta double wheeled bench grinder had a broken off work rest on the right side.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Nov 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch            Maintenance Shop - On 10/12/16 it was noted that a Delta Shopmaster Delta double wheeled bench grinder did not had a 3/8 inch measured gap between the tongue guard and the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,089 · Current $4,089

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):   Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (a) through (f) of this paragraph.  In the following location, flexible cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring:   Maintenance Shop - A yellow extension cord was used to energize an air conditioning unit in a fixed location instead of using permanent wiring such as a wall outlet.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:    Maintenance Shop - On 10/12/16 it was noted that a yellow flexible cord was run through external wall holes to energize an air conditioning unit.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $765 · Current $765

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.   Record Keeping - Noted on 09/09/16, the employer did not maintain OSHA 300 logs or 300A's for calendar years 2015, 2014, and 2013.  There have been recordable injuries in the last six months.   Abatement Certification and Documentation is required

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):   Maintenance Shop -  The employer has provided employees with personal protective equipment (PPE) such as ear muffs, ear plugs, gloves, and face shields to protect their hearing, eyes, skin, and extremities from hazards such as flying particles, noise, flash burn, and skin irritation when grinding surfaces, welding, whacking weeds or using chemical products.  The use of PPE is a job requirement.   A hazard assessment has not been performed to include the following elements:        1.  Select and have each affected employee use the types of PPE that will protect them from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;  2.  Communicate the selection decisions to each affected employee and;  3.  Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee.        *ABATEMENT NOTE:  The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:            Maintenance -  On 10/12/16 it was noted that the written hazard communication program was inadequate.  Employees use flammable liquids such as gasoline, spray paints, and paint thinner, latex paints, degreasers, as well as cleaning and landscaping products.   The following were missing from the program:         1. A complete collection of Safety Data Sheets;         2. A written training and information program for employees;        3. A description of the  labeling system that will be used in the workplace.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  Maintenance:  On 10/12/16 it was noted that employees use hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, flammable spray paints, thinners, gasoline, degreasers, bleach and disinfectants.   The employer has not provided the required information and training to an employee.