OSHA Inspection: ATHENEON ILLINOIS INC., DBA MOTEL 6 #4658

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Abate by

Dec 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,546 · Current $2,273 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Employer did not ensure walking-working surfaces were maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.    On or about 06/14/2019, employer did not ensure the walking-working surface between the laundry room and linen storage room was maintained free of hazards such as an open drain hole, a flexible hose, and loose boards.

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $1,516 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:    Employer did not ensure that an emergency action plan was in writing, kept in the workplace, or available to employees for review.

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Abate by

Dec 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $1,970 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    The employer did not asses the workplace to determine if hazards were present or likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment when employees were required to use cleaning chemicals such as, but not limited to, Low Temp Laundry Solid Sour (4th Prod), Low Temp Laundry Solid Chlorine Sanitizer and Aquanomic 2.0 Low Temp Laundry Solid Detergent.

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Abate by

Dec 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,546 · Current $1,137 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    The employer did not ensure that eye and/or face protective equipment, such as googles or face shields, were used when employees were required to use cleaning chemicals such as, but not limited to Peroxide Multi-Surface Cleaner and Low Temp Laundry Solid Sour (4th Prod) Cleaner.

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Abate by

Dec 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees 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:        The employer did not ensure or require hand protection, such as gloves, were used when employees were required to use cleaning chemicals in the guest rooms, bathrooms and the Laundry room such as, but not limited to Peroxide Multi-Surface Cleaner, Low Temp Laundry Solid Chlorine Sanitizer and Aquanomic 2.0 Low Temp Laundry Solid Detergent.

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Abate by

Jan 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,546 · Current $2,273 Reduced

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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:    The employer did not ensure an eye wash station was available in the event of an emergency for employees using injurious, corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, Low Temp Laundry Solid Sour (4th Prod) Cleaner, Peroxide Multi-Surface Cleaner, Low Temp Laundry Solid Chlorine Sanitizer and Aquanomic 2.0 Low Temp Laundry Solid.

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    Employer did not ensure that on the first and second floors of the facility, portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check.

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Abate by

Jan 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $5,304

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29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:    The employer did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.  Employees working at Motel 6 #4658 were occupationally exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials during the course of providing cleaning services.

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Abate by

Jan 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i): The employer having employees with occupational exposure did not prepare an exposure determination:    Employees working at Motel 6 #4658 were occupationally exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials during the course of providing cleaning services and the employer did not prepare an exposure determination.    This exposure determination shall contain the following:   - A list of all job classifications in which all employees in those job classifications have occupational exposure;  - A list of job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure, and;  - A list of all tasks and procedures or groups of closely related task and procedures in which occupational exposure occurs and that are performed by employees in job classifications listed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (c)(2)(i)(B) of this standard.

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Abate by

Jan 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i): Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employee(s) with occupational exposure:Note:  Does not apply to employees who have previously received the complete hepatitis B vaccination series, for whom antibody testing has indicated immunity, or for whom the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons:    The employer did not make the Hepatitis B vaccination available to housekeeping and laundry room employees, working at Motel 6 #4658, with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials within 10 working days of initial assignment.

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Abate by

Jan 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program:     The employer did not provide training to the laundry room and housekeeping employees who had occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials at Motel 6 #4658.

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Abate by

Dec 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:    In the Housekeeper Cleaning cart, located just outside the laundry and storage room, the employer did not ensure that the portable containers of Acid bathroom Cleaner and Peroxide Multi-Surface Cleaner were properly labeled, tagged, or marked with the chemical information required by the standard.

Issued

Nov 27, 2019

Abate by

Dec 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $1,895 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):      The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees as they were observed locked inside a cabinet, which was inside of a locked office during normal housekeeping hours.