OSHA Inspection: NAVY GATEWAY INNS & SUITES

Issued

Jan 27, 2023

Abate by

Jun 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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. Reference: ANSI Z358.1 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Standard 5.4.4 The eyewash unit shall be located on the same level as the hazard and the path of travel shall be free of obstructions that may inhibit the immediate use of the equipment.  Building 601, Front Desk Custodian Closet: On or before December 14, 2022, an employee handled hazardous chemicals such as Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant while conducting custodial tasks. The employer did not ensure the wall mounted eye wash station provided 15-minute continuous flow for drenching for emergency aid and it was blocked from direct access by a mop bucket and a mop. Employee was exposed to eye hazard(s).

Issued

Jan 27, 2023

Abate by

Feb 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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.  Building 601: On or before December 14, 2022, an employee utilized hazardous chemicals such as Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant, and QC 50 Ultra Concentrated Glass Cleaner to conduct assigned custodial tasks. In the following locations:  a) Front Desk Custodian Closet: Safety glasses with side shields, goggles, and/or face shield  were not utilized while conducting wiping and cleaning tasks.   b) Second floor chemical refilling station: safety glasses with side shields, goggles and/or face shields were not utilized while replacing 0.34 gallons chemical cartridges, and then refilling 32 oz. spray bottles.  Employee was exposed to serious eye hazard(s).

Issued

Jan 27, 2023

Abate by

Feb 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(10): The employer did not ensure that workplace labels or other forms of warnings were prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift.  Building 601, Front Desk custodian room: On or before December 14, 2022, an employee conducted assigned custodial tasks with Ecolab Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant. The employer did not ensure the secondary label was not deteriorated and health and safety warnings were clearly legible for employee(s) to read. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to skin irritation(s).