OSHA Inspection: ARIAN LODGING LLC

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $2,858 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each employee was protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following methods listed in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i)(A)-(D):  a) In the housekeeping room above the laundry room, where employees were not protected from falling approximately 9 feet 9 inches when throwing laundry into a 3-foot by 2-foot floor hole.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $2,858 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) At the Laundry Room, where the pulley of the motor on the back of the Raytheon washer machine was not guarded, exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i):  Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) At the Laundry Room, where the vertical belt on the motor on the back of the Raytheon washer machine was not guarded, exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(f)(2):  Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a) Located at the electrical room, two breaker panels had several breakers not labeled.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:  a) At the electrical room of a hotel, the electrical panel was blocked by a locked door.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $2,858 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) In the guest laundry room, an electrical outlet powering the washing machine lacked a faceplate.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:  a)  At the facility, where maintenance employees working near energized electrical equipment were not trained and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.333(a)(1):   Live parts to which an employee may be exposed were not deenergized before the employee works on or near them, unless the employer could demonstrate that deenergizing introduces additional or increased hazards or was infeasible due to equipment design or operational limitations:  a)  At the facility, on or about September 12, 2022, where the electricity running to the Raytheon washing machine (Model number: SC50EC2OU10006, Serial number: M1297117662) was not deenergized prior to employees working near them.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): The employer did not maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.333 and did not make it available for inspection by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives:  a)  At the facility, where written procedures for using safety related work practices on Raytheon washing machine (Model number: SC50EC2OU10006, Serial number: M1297117662) were not maintained.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $893 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent:  a) At the facility, an OSHA Form 300 or equivalent was not kept for calendar year 2022.

Issued

Feb 14, 2023

Abate by

Mar 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $501 · Current $401 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a) At the facility where the employer failed to have portable fire extinguishers inspected on an annual basis.