OSHA Inspection: NORTHERN QUEST RESORT AND CASINO

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $2,716 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  A)     In the Welding shop there was a gas cylinder that was not properly secured to keep from falling over.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $3,622 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  A)     In the metal shop, there was a horizontal band saw that did not have a guard over the portion of the blade that was not in contact with the material being cut.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $2,716 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  A)     In the welding shop, and the woodworking shop there were drill presses that were not secured to the floor.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $3,622 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:     A) in the woodworking shop, none of the power tools had means by which to prevent accidental start up after a power failure.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $2,716 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   A)     In the woodworking shop, employees had fabricated a floor pendant cord out of a flexible cord, and a standard wall fixture box that was not designed for that kind of purpose.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  A)     In the woodworking shop, there was a pendant cord that did not have a cover for the box in which the outlet was installed.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.  A) In the maintenance facility, there was a storage loft that did not have its load rating posted.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  A)     In the main kitchen of the casino, the employer had installed an eye wash station with wash bottles for employees handling hazardous cleaning chemicals, however the station was missing the wash bottles.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  A)    In the banquet kitchen, there were flexible extension cords installed through the ceiling to power kitchen equipment.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  A)    In the banquet kitchen,flexible extension cords were run through holes in the ceiling.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Dec 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  A)     In the maintenance building there was a spray bottle filled with yellow liquid that was not labeled as to its contents.