OSHA Inspection: JAMUL CASINO

Issued

Aug 31, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $3,901 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(1):  Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  Loading Dock:  The employer did not remove a forklift from service that was not in safe operating condition in that the Hyster 50 was found with inoperable break lights and no back up alarm.  Employees were operating the forklift to transport casino supplies and consumer goods.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Aug 31, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $2,926 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:  In the follow locations, appliances were plugged into power taps and/or extension cords and were not used according to listing and labeling instructions.   a) EVS Supervisors Office - The refrigerator was plugged directly into a relocatable power tap.  b) Warehouse Room  - A refrigerator and microwave were directly plugged into a relocatable power tap. c) Back of Burgers and Shakes - The refrigerator was plugged into an extension cord. d) Administration space- The refrigerator and microwave were plugged into a relocatable power tap.   Employees were exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Aug 31, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $2,926 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  In the follow locations, Kitchen staff used the coffee maker appliances to provide consumable hot beverages to customers during business hours.  The plugs were pulled away from the insulation exposing the inner insulated wires.   a) Prime Cut Kitchen - The commercial grade Curtis coffee maker plug was pulled away from the insulation exposing the inner insulated wires .  b) Loft 94 Kitchen - The commercial grade Curtis coffee maker plug was pulled away from the insulation exposing the inner insulated wires.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Aug 31, 2021

Abate by

Oct 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $29,255 · Current $14,628 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  EVS Housekeeping Room: The compressed air line used for cleaning purposes was used at a working pressure of 110 PSI.  Employees were exposed to laceration and/or embolism hazards.  The Jamul Casino was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (1910.242(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1355813,  citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on December 17, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 14145 Campo Rd. Jamul, CA. 91935.

Issued

Aug 31, 2021

Abate by

Oct 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that each employee is trained by a qualified person.  Casino Garage 4th Floor: Employee(s) were working in a scissor lift and installing pigeon deterrents at an elevated position greater than 4 feet.  Employee(s) were trained on fall protection systems by a means of computer-based learning and not by a qualified person.  Employees were exposed to fall hazard(s).