OSHA Inspection: GENESIS HOSPITALITY CORPORATION

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Abate by

Oct 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,497 · Current $2,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that spray booths were substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry:    (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On and preceding 5/29/18, the employer did not ensure that spray booths were substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry.  Approximately three employees sprayed The Sherwin Williams Company Sher-Wood conversion varnishes, among other finishes, upon cabinetry.  The finishes were flammable liquids.  The finishes were sprayed in a large job-built spray booth.  The booth interior walls and ceiling were constructed of drywall, with the exception of the bottom approximate three feet of each wall, covered in metal paneling.  The drywall of the ceiling was damaged, exposing the exterior of the spray booth.  This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Abate by

Sep 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:  (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On and preceding 5/29/18, the employer did not ensure that all spraying areas were kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary.  Approximately three employees sprayed The Sherwin Williams Company Sher-Wood conversion varnishes, among other finishes, upon cabinetry.  The finishes were flammable liquids.  The finishes were sprayed in a large job-built spray booth and a small Col-Met manufactured spray booth.  The walls and floor of the large spray booth had accumulated residue from overspray.  This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.  (b) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On and preceding 5/29/18, the employer did not ensure that all spraying areas were kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary.  Approximately three employees sprayed The Sherwin Williams Company Sher-Wood conversion varnishes, among other finishes, upon cabinetry.  The finishes were flammable liquids.  The finishes were sprayed in a large job-built spray booth and a small Col-Met manufactured spray booth.  The floor of the small Col-Met spray booth had accumulated residue from overspray.  This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Abate by

Sep 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,497 · Current $2,750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2): The employer did not provide a respirator to each employee when such equipment is necessary to protect the health of such employee:    (a)  Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On 5/30/18, the employer did not provide a respirator to each employee when such equipment was necessary to protect the health of such employee.  One employee using a pneumatic sander to sand wood cabinetry was exposed to Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (total dust) at a concentration greater than 15.0 mg/m3 of air averaged over an eight hour period.  The employee was exposed to Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (total dust) at a concentration of 40.15 mg/m3 as an 8 hour Time Weighted Average.  This is 2.68 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).  Air monitoring was conducted for 439 minutes.  This condition exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Abate by

Dec 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employee exposure to a substance listed in Table Z-1 exceeded the 8 hour Time Weighted Average for that substance:  (a)  Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On 5/30/18, employee exposure to a substance listed in Table Z-1 exceeded the 8 hour Time Weighted Average for that substance.  One employee using a pneumatic sander to sand wood cabinetry was exposed to Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (total dust) at a concentration greater than 15.0 mg/m3 of air averaged over an eight hour period.  The employee was exposed to Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (total dust) at a concentration of 40.15 mg/m3 as an 8 hour Time Weighted Average.  This is 2.68 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).  Air monitoring was conducted for 439 minutes.  This condition exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Abate by

Dec 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):  (a)  Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On 5/30/18, the employer did not ensure that feasible administrative or engineering controls were determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d).  One employee using a pneumatic sander to sand wood cabinetry was exposed to Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (total dust) at a concentration greater than 15.0 mg/m3 of air averaged over an eight hour period.  The employee was exposed to Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (total dust) at a concentration of 40.15 mg/m3 as an 8 hour Time Weighted Average.  This is 2.68 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).  Air monitoring was conducted for 439 minutes.  This condition exposed the employee to a respiratory hazard.   Abatement Note:  Feasible engineering controls include, but are not limited to:  1) Thorough initial cleaning, using HEPA vacuums, of all surfaces, including floors, walls, and equipment, to remove settled dust.  2) Daily removal, using HEPA vacuums, of generated dust. 3) Utilize pneumatic sanders that are provided with a local exhaust (dust collection) system. 4) Evaluate, and if necessary, modify or replace the existing downdraft ventilation tables.    Abatement Note:  Abatement of this item will normally be multi-step as follows:  1. Effective respiratory protection shall be provided and used by exposed employees as an interim protective measure until feasible engineering and/or administrative controls can be implemented or whenever such controls fail to reduce employee exposure to within exposure limits.  STEP 1 ABATEMENT DATE (15 DAYS):   2. Submit to the Area Director a written detailed plan of abatement outlining a schedule for the implementation of engineering and /or administrative measures to control employee exposures to the hazardous substance referenced in this citation.  The plan shall include, at a minimum, target dates for the following actions which should be consistent with the dates required by this citation: a. Evaluation of the extent and location of the hazard source; b. Evaluation of control measure options; c. Selection of optimum control measures; d. Determination of control measure design; e. Ordering and delivery of equipment; f. Installation of control measures; g. Training of employees in proper operation and maintenance of newly implemented control measures; and h. Assurance of the effective performance of control measures.  All proposed control measures shall be evaluated for each particular use by a competent Industrial Hygienist or other technically qualified person.  Thirty day progress reports are required during the abatement period.  The progress report must identify the action taken to achieve abatement and the date the action was taken.  STEP 2 ABATEMENT DATE (60 DAYS):   3. Abatement will be completed by the implementation of feasible engineering and/or administrative controls and upon verification of their effectiveness in achieving compliance.  STEP 3 ABATEMENT DATE (120 DAYS):

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Abate by

Sep 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,298 · Current $1,649 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee use protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards:    (a)   Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On and preceding 5/29/18, the employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole.  Employees performed operations including but not limited to sanding and sawing wood, spraying finishes upon cabinetry or millwork, and hand applying stains to cabinetry or millwork.  During operations, employees handled lumber and finished woodwork, and walked in areas where nails were used.  Employees wore athletic footwear.  This condition exposed employees to a crushing or impalement hazard.

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Abate by

Sep 24, 2018

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 abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  (a)   Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On and preceding 5/30/18, 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.  Employees sprayed The Sherwin Williams Company Sher-Wood conversion varnishes, among other finishes, upon cabinetry.  The conversion varnishes contained formaldehyde and organic solvents.  Employees sprayed the finishes bare-handed.  The employer did not require employees to use appropriate gloves.  This condition exposed employees to a chemical hazard.

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,298 · Current $1,649 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.141(g)(2): Employees were permitted to consume food or beverage in area(s) exposed to toxic materials:    (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On and preceding 5/30/18, the employer permitted employees to consume beverages in an area exposed to toxic materials.  Employees used solvents, stains, and other hydrocarbon based finishes in the finish area.  Stains and mineral spirits were used and stored at a work table adjacent to where a container of Power Ade, a water bottle, and an open topped paper cup containing water were stored.  Employees consumed the beverages in the finish area.  This condition exposed employees to a chemical hazard.    (b) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On and preceding 5/30/18, the employer permitted employees to consume beverages in an area exposed to toxic materials.  Employees used solvents, stains, and other hydrocarbon based finishes in the finish area.  Finishes were sprayed upon cabinetry or millwork in the small Col-Met spray booth.  A bottle of water was located within the spray booth.  Employees consumed beverages in the finish area.  This condition exposed employees to a chemical hazard.

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Abate by

Sep 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $617 · Current $306 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, where employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response), or equivalently, a dose of fifty percent:    (a)   Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On 5/30/18, the employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, where employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response), or equivalently, a dose of fifty percent.  One employee operating a molder and re-saw to fabricate cabinetry or millwork was exposed to noise at a dose in excess of the fifty percent dose Action Level.  The employee was exposed to noise at a dose of 81.0%.  This is 1.62 times the Action Level.  The employer had not implemented a hearing conservation program.  This condition potentially exposed the employee to a noise hazard.

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Abate by

Sep 24, 2018

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 had been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d):  (a)  Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On and preceding 5/14/18, the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d).  Employees performed operations including but not limited to sanding and sawing wood, spraying finishes upon cabinetry or millwork, and hand applying stains to cabinetry or millwork.  The employer had assessed the workplace and determined personal protective equipment to be worn by employees.  The employer had not certified that the assessment had taken place.

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Abate by

Sep 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective, comprehensive, understandable, annual respirator training to employees who are required to use respirators:  (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On and preceding 5/29/18, the employer did not provide effective, comprehensive, understandable, annual respirator training to employees who are required to use respirators.  Approximately three employees sprayed The Sherwin Williams Company Sher-Wood conversion varnishes, among other finishes, upon cabinetry.  Employees were required to wear 3M model 6500 half mask air purifying respirators with organic vapor cartridge and filter when spraying.  Two employees were not provided annual comprehensive respirator training within the preceding year.  This condition potentially exposed the employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(1)(i): Employees of a workplace covered by this standard were not monitored to determine their exposure to formaldehyde:  (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On and preceding 5/14/18, the employer did not ensure that employees of a workplace covered by this standard were monitored to determine their exposure to formaldehyde.  Approximately three employees sprayed The Sherwin Williams Company Sher-Wood conversion varnishes upon cabinetry.  The conversion varnishes contained formaldehyde.  The employer did not determine employee exposure to formaldehyde.  This condition potentially exposed employees to a formaldehyde hazard.

Issued

Aug 21, 2018

Abate by

Sep 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(1):  The employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to formaldehyde participated in a training program:  (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, at 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO: On and preceding 5/14/18, the employer did not ensure that all employees who were assigned to workplaces where there was exposure to formaldehyde participated in a training program.  Approximately three employees sprayed The Sherwin Williams Company Sher-Wood conversion varnishes upon cabinetry.  The conversion varnishes contained formaldehyde.  The employees were exposed to formaldehyde during spraying operations.  The employees were not provided training with regards to formaldehyde.  This condition potentially exposed the employees to a formaldehyde hazard.