OSHA Inspection: PRINCESS HOTEL GROUP LLC

Issued

May 24, 2017

Abate by

Jun 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,794 · Current $5,794

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 April 12, 2017 a workplace assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE) had not been performed to determine what PPE is required to be used by employees.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1198509, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on January 30, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 6210 McCorkle Avenue, Saint Albans, WV.

Issued

May 24, 2017

Abate by

Jun 20, 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 April 12, 2017 employees were not provided protective eye equipment to use when pouring the concentrated disinfectants and sanitizers which can cause burns to the eyes.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1198509, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on January 30, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 6210 McCorkle Avenue, Saint Albans, WV.

Issued

May 24, 2017

Abate by

Jun 20, 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 April 12, 2017 employees were not required to wear protective gloves when pouring the concentrated disinfectants and sanitizers which can cause burns to the skin.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.138(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1198509, citation number 1, item number 1c and was affirmed as a final order on January 30, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 6210 McCorkle Avenue, Saint Albans, WV.

Issued

May 24, 2017

Abate by

Jun 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,794 · Current $5,794

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)  On or about April 12, 2017 an eyewash was not provided for employees to flush their eyes when handling corrosive disinfectants and sanitizers in that employees pour from the concentrated bottles into portable spray bottles.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.151(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1198509, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on January 30, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 6210 McCorkle Avenue, Saint Albans, WV.

Issued

May 24, 2017

Abate by

Jun 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,794 · Current $5,794

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 April 12, 2017 a written chemical hazard communication program was not developed for employees working with hazardous cleaning chemicals including, but not limited to, the corrosive disinfectants and sanitizers used on site.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1198509, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on January 30, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 6210 McCorkle Avenue, Saint Albans, WV.

Issued

May 24, 2017

Abate by

Jun 20, 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 April 12, 2017 Safety Data Sheets were not maintained at the worksite for the hazardous chemicals used on site including, but not limited to, the corrosive disinfectants and sanitizers.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1198509, citation number 1, item number 3b and was affirmed as a final order on January 30, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 6210 McCorkle Avenue, Saint Albans, WV.

Issued

May 24, 2017

Abate by

Jun 20, 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 April 12, 2017 employees working with hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, the corrosive disinfectants and sanitizers were not provided training on the personal protective equipment needed when handling the corrosive concentrated chemicals.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1198509, citation number 1, item number 3c and was affirmed as a final order on January 30, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 6210 McCorkle Avenue, Saint Albans, WV.