OSHA Inspection: GENESIS HOSPITALITY CORPORATION

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,508 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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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) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before, February 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that mezzanine above the paint booth can support the maximum intended load.  An employee fell through the flooring while obtaining a saw from the area.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by and fall hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): (1) Unprotected sides and edges.  (i) Except as provided elsewhere in this section, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet or more above a lower level was protected from falling.  (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before, February 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that each employee walking on the mezzanine above the paint booth was protected from falling, in that the mezzanine was missing guardrails around its perimeter.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $2,500

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):  Each authorized employee has not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:    (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before, February 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that authorized employees received training on energy isolation and recognition of hazardous energy sources.  This condition exposed employees to amputation, struck-by, and electrical hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Sep 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): Machine or equipment isolation:  All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy sources:    (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before, February 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that energy control devices were located or operated in a manner to isolate the equipment, in that employees did not adequately lockout and isolate the dust collection hopper when cleaning and clearing jams.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $2,500

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29 CFR 1910.213(n)(1): Metal guards covering the cutting heads, and saws if used, were not provided:    (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before February 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the Northtech Industrial Planer, Model 820 EC was properly guarded in that the end of the planer was exposed without a guard.  This condition exposed employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(p)(1):  Feed rolls of self-feed sanding machines were not protected with a semicylindrical guard to prevent the hands of the operator from coming in contact with the in-running rolls at any point:   (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before February 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that feed rolls of a self-feed sanding machine were protected with a semicylindrical guard to prevent the hands of the operator from coming in contact with the in-running rolls at any point.  The feed roll of the Viet Italia self-feed sanding machine, Model S1 323 2200, was used with a rotating shaft without a cover.  This condition exposed employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before February 15, 2019, the employer did not properly guard the Woodstorm Live Deck/Rip Saw Roller in that the roller deck had exposed rotating sprockets and chains.  This condition exposed employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,381 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ii): Temporary wiring was not removed immediately upon completion of the project or purpose for which the wiring was installed.    (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before, February 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that temporary wiring was removed.  Specifically, temporary wiring (Extension Cords) were being used as fixed wiring in multiple locations, with cords running from the rafters to stationary equipment.  This condition exposed employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

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 is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before, February 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that cables and flexible cords were fitted with strain relief to prevent expose to employees.  This condition exposed employees to electrical and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket). Cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) which remain connected once they are put in place and are not exposed to damage need not be visually inspected until they are relocated:  (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before, February 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that portable cord and plug connected equipment was visually inspected prior to use.  The Dewalt chop saw was used with a damaged flexible with visible electrical wire showing.  This condition exposed employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(c)(1): The employer did not ensure that only qualified persons performed testing work on electric circuits or equipment:  (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before, February 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees were qualified to work on or perform testing on electrical circuits or equipment with up to 480 volt circuits.  Employees performed maintenance, including voltage testing, on equipment with up to 480 volt circuits without following electrical safety-related work practices, such as, but not limited to, electrical shock and arc flash protection.  This condition exposed employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before, February 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that work areas were kept free from accumulation of combustible saw dust.  This condition exposed employees to explosion and burn hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6):  Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer did not ensure that each container of chemicals in the workplace was labelled, tagged, or marked:  (a) Genesis Hospitality Corporation, 4004 Medford Drive, Loveland, CO 80538:  On or before, February 15, 2019, the employer did not properly label secondary containers with the required information.  This condition exposed employees to chemical exposure hazards.