OSHA Inspection: TWENTY-NINE PALMS BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

Issued

Dec 17, 2021

Abate by

Jan 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $4,681 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Facilities/Utilities Shop: On and before November 04, 2021, the employer did not provide a method of guarding the Delta Drill Press. Employee(s) used the drill press for material alterations and repair. Employee(s) were exposed to contact with the drill point of operation/nip points, drill bit breakage, contact with flying chips, rotating parts and/or entanglement.

Issued

Dec 17, 2021

Abate by

Jan 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $4,681 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:    On and before November 04, 2021,  Employee(s) used refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker appliances daily to store and heat consumable goods for consumption. The refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker appliances were plugged into power taps and/or into temporary extension cords and were not used according to listing and labeling instructions. Employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).  In the following locations:  a)  Banquet/training/event room - Fridge plugged into a temporary extension cord. b) Gaming Commission Room - Fridge and microwave plugged into power taps. c) Table Game Shift Office - Pepsi Fridge daisy chained into a power taps. d) Table Game Directors Office - Pepsi Fridge plugged into power taps. e) Accounting Room - Pepsi Fridge plugged into power taps. f) New IT Room - Fridge, Microwave and Coffee Maker plugged into power taps. g) HR Breakroom - Fridge, Microwave and Coffee Maker plugged into power taps. h) Facilities Office - Fridge and Coffee Maker plugged into power taps.

Issued

Dec 17, 2021

Abate by

Jan 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords were being used as a permanent source for wiring.  On and before November 04, 2021, Employee(s) used the portable extension cord(s) as permanent power to power items such as computer equipment and/or electrical appliances. Employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).  In the following locations: (a) 2nd Floor, MEDJOOL Storage Room  (b) Whisky Bar Storage Room  (c) Gaming Commission Room   (d) HR Breakroom  (e) Housekeeping

Issued

Dec 17, 2021

Abate by

Jan 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $4,681 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  On or Before November 4, 2021, the employer  permitted materials to be stored directly in front of the electrical panel. This condition interferes with access and immediate shutdown of a circuit in the panel, particularly in the event of an emergency. This condition exposed employees to an electrical and/or fire hazard(s).  In the follow locations: (a) IDF Room  (b) Pump Room

Issued

Dec 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.333(c)(7): Portable ladders did not have nonconductive side rails if they were used where the employee or the ladder could contact exposed energized parts.    Southwest Electrical Room IDF-B: On and before November 04, 2021 Employee(s) had used an aluminum ladder to access elevated position(s) in an electrical room near a Siemens TODLB 225 KVA high voltage transformer to conduct work.  Employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock hazard(s).

Issued

Dec 17, 2021

Abate by

Jan 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $3,511 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted.   On and before November 04, 2021 employee(s) used outlets to power monitors, computers and/or portable electrical devices.  Energized electrical outlet(s) were identified as not mounted to the wall and/or missing in the immediate vicinity to where employee(s) work.  Employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).   In the follow locations: (a) Slot Managers Office  (b) IT TECH Room

Issued

Dec 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(g)(5): 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures were not permanent, continuous, and effective:   Facilities Shop: On or before November 04, 2021, employee(s) used an Bayco SL-425A Incandescent Work Light w/Metal Guard & Single Outlet for additional lighting. The cord plug was missing the ground pin.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

Dec 17, 2021

Abate by

Jan 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On and before November 04, 2021, Employee(s) used the equipment to dry wet/waxed floors or conduct welding activities. Employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).  In the following locations:  (a) Elevator Room - Black Waxie Problitz 3-Speed Airmover (b) Chiller Room - Lincoln Electric, Power MIG Welder

Issued

Dec 17, 2021

Abate by

Jan 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $39,010 · Current $17,555 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  Chiller Room: On or before November 04, 2021 employee(s) used a DeWalt bench grinder and the work rest was not adjusted to a maximum opening of one eighth of an inch.  Employees were exposed to in going nip point hazards.   The Spotlight 29 Casino was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1263690, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on February 13, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella, CA. 92236.

Issued

Dec 17, 2021

Abate by

Jan 14, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers which were mounted, located, and identified, so as to be readily accessible for employee use:  On and before November 04, 2021 employee(s) were assigned to work in areas which had limited means of entry and exit (restricted access).  The locations were found to be missing fire extinguishers. This condition prevents employee(s) from escape in the event of a fire. Employee(s) were exposed to fire hazard(s).  In the following locations:  (a) Southwest Electrical Room (b) Cashier Cage

Issued

Dec 17, 2021

Abate by

Jan 14, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  On and before November 04, 2021 employee(s) were assigned to work in areas which had limited means of entry and exit (restricted access).  The employer did not ensure portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check in that the fire extinguishers were last inspected in March 16, 2020.  This condition exposed the employees to a fire hazard(s).  In the Following Locations:  (a) West End Electrical Room near Whiskey Bar - 2 Expired Extinguishers (b) Elevator Room (c) Main Bank Room  (d) Finance File Cabinet Room

Issued

Dec 17, 2021

Abate by

Jan 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,095 · Current $657 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.  On or Before November 4, 2021 compressed air used for cleaning in the Slot Tech Room was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  The pressure of the airline used was approximately 150 p.s.i.  This condition exposed employees to an embolism and flying debris.