OSHA Inspection: VALLEY VIEW CASINO AND HOTEL

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Nov 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,796 · Current $4,057 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:  Pool Mechanical Room: Employees perform water treatment operations, which includes using muriatic acid and chlorine sanitizer without chemical safety goggles that are splash-proof. Employees are exposed to corrosive chemical burns.

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Nov 18, 2019

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.  Pool Mechanical Room: Employees perform water treatment operations, which includes adding muriatic acid to the pool mechanical system. Employees wore nitrile gloves, which do not offer adequate protection against corrosive chemicals. Employees are exposed to corrosive chemical burns.

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Nov 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,347 · Current $3,043 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  Water Treatment Area: Employees perform water treatment operations, which includes using muriatic acid and chlorine sanitizer. Employees are required to use half-mask negative pressure respirators without a written respiratory protection program developed and implemented at the site. Employees are exposed to corrosive chemicals.

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Nov 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  Water Treatment Area: Employees perform water treatment operations, which includes using muriatic acid and chlorine sanitizer. Employees are required to use half-mask negative pressure respirators without being provided a medical clearance prior to use. Employees are exposed to corrosive chemicals.

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Nov 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  Water Treatment Area: Employees perform water treatment operations, which includes using muriatic acid and chlorine sanitizer. Employees are required to use half-mask negative pressure respirators without being provided a fit test prior to initial use. Employees are exposed to corrosive chemicals.

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Nov 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  Water Treatment Area: Employees perform water treatment operations, which includes using muriatic acid and chlorine sanitizer. Employees are required to use half-mask negative pressure respirators without provided information and training on respiratory protection, such as proper maintenance, cleaning, and storage of respirators. Respirator(s) were identified stored by their straps and not in protective containers. Employees are exposed to corrosive chemicals.

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Nov 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,347 · Current $3,043 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  In the following locations, half-mask negative pressure respirators were not stored properly to protect them from damage.  a) Water treatment office: A half-mask respirator was hanging by the head straps without a protective container and the elasticity was worn. b) Pool maintenance room: A half-mask respirator was stored on a pipe without a protective container. The rubber mask was corroded and the elasticity in the head straps was worn.  Employees were exposed to corrosive chemical hazards.

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Nov 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,246 · Current $5,072 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure:  Laundry/Housekeeping Area: Employees perform laundry and housekeeping operations, such as cleaning guest rooms. Employee(s) anticipated to have occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials had not been offered the hepatitis B vaccination series. Employees are exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Nov 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that training was provided to employees with occupational exposure at the time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure might take place:  Laundry/Housekeeping Area: Employees perform laundry and housekeeping operations, such as cleaning guest rooms. Employees are anticipated to have occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials. Employee(s) had not been trained upon initial assignment prior to conducting work. Employees are exposed to bloodborne pathogens.