OSHA Inspection: VANTAGE HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC.

Issued

Jan 3, 2017

Abate by

Jan 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $2,850

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 December 21, 2016 a workplace assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE) had not been performed to determine what PPE is required to be used by employees.

Issued

Jan 3, 2017

Abate by

Jan 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  (a)  On or about December 21, 2016 employees were not provided chemical splash goggles to use when pouring the concentrated Proforce Sanitizer which can cause burns to the eyes according to the manufacturer's label.

Issued

Jan 3, 2017

Abate by

Jan 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) 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:  (a)  On or about December 21, 2016 employees were not provided chemical resistant gloves to use when pouring the concentrated Proforce Sanitizer which can cause burns to the skin according to the manufacturer's label.

Issued

Jan 3, 2017

Abate by

Jan 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $2,850

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) Chemical Storage Area:  On or about December 21, 2016 an eye wash was not provided for employees to flush their eyes when handling corrosive Proforce Sanitizer in that employees pour from the concentrated bottle into portable spray bottles.

Issued

Jan 3, 2017

Abate by

Jan 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $2,850

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)    On or about December 20, 2016 a written chemical hazard communication program was not developed for employees working with hazardous cleaning chemicals including, but not limited to, the corrosive Proforce Sanitizer.

Issued

Jan 3, 2017

Abate by

Jan 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical  (a)    On or about December 20, 2016 Safety Data Sheets were not maintained at the worksite for the hazardous cleaning chemicals used by employees including, but not limited to, the corrosive Proforce Sanitizer.

Issued

Jan 3, 2017

Abate by

Jan 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  (a)    On or about December 20, 2016 employees working with hazardous cleaning chemicals including, but not limited to, the corrosive Proforce Sanitizer were not provided training on the personal protective equipment needed when handling the chemical.