OSHA Inspection: EMERALD QUEEN CASINO I-5

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,617 · Current $617 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:     a) Facility, where exit accesses were not maintained:    1. Locker Room near the dumb waiter, where the placement of the locker units reduced the aisle way width to 26 inches.    2. Carpenter Shop, where the placement of stored items such as, piping, wood molding and a roll of Poly Glass reduced the aisle way width to 20 inches.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.    a) Traka Hall, where items including a safe, a metal cage, machine parts, and a stack of particle board were stored in the exit route.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Where the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent, signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge:   a) Locker Room near the dumb waiter, where the height of the lockers blocked the view of the exit and no directional signs were posted along the exit access.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,157 · Current $2,157 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): On applications where injury to the operator might result if motors were to restart after power failures, provision was not made to prevent machines from automatically restarting upon restoration of power:       a) Carpenter Shop, where wood working machines including the De Walt table saw, De Walt portable planer, and the Rigid band saw were not equipped with anti-restart devices.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a) Carpenter Shop, where the circuit breakers in the electrical panel located adjacent to the entrance to the storage room were not marked.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,617 · Current $4,617

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior:   a) Facilities Shift Manager Shop, where an unsecured acetylene cylinder and an unsecured oxygen cylinder were stored in an unprotected area located adjacent to the aisle way.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:   a) Facilities Shift Managers' Shop, where one acetylene cylinder was stored with one oxygen cylinder and located within approximately three feet of the welding cart that contained an oxygen and an acetylene cylinder.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,617 · Current $4,617

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i)(D): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by  elevation of 2.44 m (8.0 ft) or more above the floor or other working surface:  a) Facility, where florescent light fixtures equipped with unguarded bulbs included:   1. Facilities Storage Conex, where a florescent light fixture equipped with unguarded bulbs measured 7 feet 8 inches above the floor. (Item Corrected During Inspection)  2. Light Bulb Shack, where a florescent light fixture equipped with unguarded bulbs measured approximately 6 feet above the floor.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:   a) Electrical Room E-22, where an energize junction box was not equipped with a faceplate.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(iv): Fixtures installed in wet or damp locations were not approved for the purpose and were not so constructed or installed that water could not enter or accumulate in wireways, lamp holders or other electrical parts:    a) Door 15-A, where a receptacle located outdoors was not equipped with a cover.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,617 · Current $4,617

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:   a) South side of the building near the Meat Cooler Conex, where the Seoprene Coleman cable, P-241-3-MSHA, was run through an unprotected opening on the electrical cabinet.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Facility, where flexible cords used a substitute for fixed wiring included:  1. Pressure Washer Storage, where a yellow extension cord was used to supply power to the Black Max Direct Drive air compressor.  2. Meat Cooler Conex, where a blue extension cord was used to supply power to the light fixtures.  3. Meat Cooler Conex, where the two 50 foot long Seoprene Coleman cables, P-241-3-MSHA, were used to supply power to the refrigeration system.  4. Table Games Break Area, where a white extension cord was used to supply power to the Black and Decker toaster oven, Keurig coffee maker, and Emerson microwave oven.  5. Administration Office, where an extension cord was used to supply power to the Fellows laminator.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): flexible cords and cables were used where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:   a) TLS Tech Office, where an orange extension cord was run through the ceiling and used to supple power to a relocatable power tap, a desk light, and a radio.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings;  a) Meat Cooler Conex, where the blue extension cord used to supply power to the light fixtures was run through the top of the cooler door.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:  a) Facility, where flexible cords fastened to building surfaces included:   1. Pressure Washer Storage, where the yellow extension cord used to supply power to the Black Max Direct Drive air compressor was fastened to the wall.   2. Meat Cooler Conex, where the blue extension cord used to supply power to the light fixtures was fastened to the adjacent roof structure.   3. Meat Cooler Conex, where a 50 foot long Seoprene Coleman cable, P-241-3-MSHA, used to supply power to the refrigeration system was fastened to the adjacent roof structure.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   a) Pressure Washer Storage, where the power cord for the Black Max Direct Drive air compressor was pulled from the strain relief exposing insulated conductors.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $362 · Current $362

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29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6): Emphasis is placed upon the importance of maintaining cleanliness around woodworking machinery, particularly as regards the effective functioning of guards and the prevention of fire hazards in switch enclosures, bearings, and motors.  a) Carpenter Shop, where saw dust was not removed after the completion of each task.  The Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1108929, citation no. 2, item no. 3, and was affirmed as a final order on January, 20 2016 with respect to a workplace at Fife, WA.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $362 · Current $362

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Facility, where electrical equipment not used as listed or labeled included:  1. Paint Shop, where a relocatable power tap was permanently mounted to the shelving frame and used to supply power to appliances including the Kenmore refrigerator. (Item Corrected During Inspection)  2. Break Room, where a relocatable power tap was used to supply power to appliances including the Curtiss Hot Chocolate machine and the Pure Water Technology water dispenser.  3. Table Games Office, where two relocatable power taps were daisy chained and used to supply power to computer equipment.  4. TLS Tech Office, where a relocatable power tap was daisy chained to an orange extension cord and used to supply power to a desk lamp and a radio.  The Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1108929, citation no. 1, item no. 1, and was affirmed as a final order on January, 20 2016 with respect to a workplace at Fife, WA.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $362 · Current $362

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space for equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized was used for storage:  a) Facility, where space in front of circuit panels used for storage included:   1. E-15 Electrical Room, where boxes were stored next to panel PNL/M3.   2. Carpenter Shop, where items including plastic and copper piping, and a roll of Poly Glass were stored in front of the electrical panel.   The Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1108929, citation no. 2, item no. 4, and was affirmed as a final order on January, 20 2016 with respect to a workplace at Fife, WA.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $362 · Current $362

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Facility, where the designated emergency exit doors not equipped with exit signs included:  1. Carpenter Shop, exit discharge door that opened into the sidewalk that led to the parking lot.  2. Surveillance Office, exit discharge door that opened into the exterior walkway.  The Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1108929, citation no. 2, item no. 1, and was affirmed as a final order on January, 20 2016 with respect to a workplace at Fife, WA.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as required by Table D-2- Stairway Handrail Requirements:  a) Facility, where stairways not equipped with complete stair rail systems included:  1. Trash Compactor 2, where the stair rail system lacked a mid-rail.  2. Event Door 15, where the stair rail system lacked a mid-rail   3. Event Center IT Stairway, where the stair rail system lacked a mid-rail.

Issued

Mar 23, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed:    a) Facilities Department, where the last inspection of the lockout tagout program had occurred in January 2015. Employees performed tasks on electrical equipment including, but not limited to, replacing ballast in florescent lighting, installing wiring, and installing circuit breakers.