OSHA Inspection: FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,822 · Current $5,402 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment.  Main Loading Dock: On and/or before April 19, 2023, employee(s) used forklift(s) to load/ unload delivery trucks. Protective googles and long sleeve shirt were not used while changing liquefied gas propane tank(s). This condition exposed employee(s) to eye damage and/or burns similar to frostbite.

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $14,733 · Current $7,366 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.263(c)(2): Gear(s) of bakery machinery, regardless of location, were not completely enclosed.  Banquet Kitchen/Special Event Center Kitchen: On and/or before April 19, 2023, employee(s) used a Montague Oven to bake cookies. The chain link gear mechanism to open and close the door to the Montague Oven were not completely enclosed. Employee(s) were exposed to pinch hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,822 · Current $5,402 Reduced

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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/or before April 19, 2023 multiple appliances/machines such as computers, Xerox AltaLink printer, and receipt printer(s) were plugged into relocatable power taps and/or "daisy chained" in which were not used according to listing and labeling instructions. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).  In the following locations: a) cash cage, window 65 b) cash cage, vault

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  On and/or before April 19, 2023, flexible cords and/or cables were used as a source of permanent power for computer(s), waste water pump, and blower fan. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).  In the following locations: a) cash cage, vault b) paint room

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  Paint Room/Outside walkway next to the Scott paper towel dispenser: On and/or before April 19, 2023, employee(s) used a sink that had a waste water pump remove water from the area. The water pump was plugged into a relocatable power tap and its cord was run through the wall. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,276 · Current $6,138 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly.  On and/or before April 19, 2023, employee(s) preformed various tasks throughout the casino, such as, clerical work, maintenance, and food prep. Portable fire extinguishers throughout the casino were not inspected at least monthly. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire hazard(s).  In the following locations: a) Cash Cage b) Main Kitchen c) Maintenance Hallway  The Fantasy Springs Resort Casino was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (1910.157(e)(2)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1468094, citation number 3, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 06-23-2020, with respect to a workplace located at 84245 Indio Spring Parkway, Indio, CA 92203.

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $491 · Current $270 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose.  Joy Restaurant: On and/or before April 19, 2023, employee(s) used the point of sales machine to conduct customer transactions. The outlet behind the point of sales machine did not have an outlet cover. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to electrical and/or fire hazard(s).  The Fantasy Springs Resort Casino was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (1910.305(b)(2)(i)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1468094, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 06-23-2020, with respect to a workplace located at 84245 Indio Spring Parkway, Indio, CA 92203.

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.23(b)(10): 29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects as immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with � 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with � 1910.22(d), or replaced.  On and/or before April 19, 2023, maintenance employee(s) used ladders with no labeled maximum load ratings. The employer did not immediately tag defective ladders with "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with other similar language. Employee(s) were exposed to fall hazard(s). In the following locations: a) Electrical Shop b) Paint Shop

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,378 · Current $758 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Bistro Kitchen Dry Storage Area: On and/or before April 19, 2023, employee(s) would retrieve food items and cooking equipment to prepare various dishes. A black cart labeled BISTRO FH was located in the back of the kitchen blocking the exit to the stair well. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times.   Cashier Cage: On and/or before April 19, 2023, employee(s) conducted clerical, customer service, and cash counting. Multiple ceiling tiles throughout the cash cage had holes and/or were improperly installed. This condition would delay the activation of the sprinkler system(s) preventing a proper barrier and restricting the movement of smoke in accordance with NFPA 101 8.5.1. Employee(s) were exposed to fire and smoke hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Abate by

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.160(b)(9): Inspection and maintenance dates of fixed extinguishing systems were not recorded on the container, on a tag attached to the container, or in a central location. A record of the last semi-annual check shall be maintained until the container is checked again or for the life of the container, whichever is less.  Bowling Alley Pizza Kitchen: On and/or before April 19, 2023, employee(s) used a deep fryer and kitchen stove to prepare various foods for bowling alley attendees. A record of the last semi annual check of the Ansul fire suppression system was not maintained since March, 2019. Employee(s) were exposed to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.  Event Center Kitchen: On and/or before April 19, 2023, employee(s) stored a sheet pan rack in front of the circuit breaker panel. This condition interferes with access and immediate shutdown of a circuit in the panel, particularly in the event of an emergency. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).