OSHA Inspection: DAYS INN CHAMBERS

Issued

Jul 12, 2023

Abate by

Aug 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   Hazard Communication Program - The employer did not develop a written Hazard Communication Program for employees in the housekeeping and laundry departments who when use products such as but not limited to, Ecolab laundry and cleaning products and bleach, on a daily basis.  Employees are exposed to skin and lung irritation hazards.  The written program shall include the following:   1. A list of all hazardous chemicals used at the work site;  1. Current Safety Data Sheets (SDS's);               2. A description of the pictogram system:             3. A description of the labeling system that will be used in the workplace;  4. A description of training and information provided to affected employees.

Issued

Jul 12, 2023

Abate by

Aug 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:  Hazard Communication Program -  The employer did not maintain safety data sheets (SDS's) for each hazardous chemical product used in the workplace, such as but not limited to, Ecolab laundry and cleaning products, and bleach.  Employees are exposed to skin and eye irritation hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2023

Abate by

Aug 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   Hazard Communication Program - The employer did not provide the required information and training to employees using hazardous chemical products such as but not limited to, Ecolab laundry and cleaning products, and bleach.  Employees are exposed to skin and eye irritation hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2023

Abate by

Aug 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,000 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:   Laundry Bldg. - A relocatable power tap was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to energize the Ecolab pump system connected to the washer machines.  Employees are exposed to electrical and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):  Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  Laundry Bldg. - The faceplate on a wall outlet (120V) was missing exposing live electrical parts.  Employees are exposed to shock hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  Laundry Bldg. -  Two electrical panel boards (120-240V)  used to energize laundry equipment and lighting were blocked by various types of materials.  A 3- foot clearance was not maintained as required.   Employees are exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 12, 2023

Abate by

Aug 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.   Backside of hotel/laundry bldg. - The general area behind the hotel was excessively strewn with garbage and renovation debris.  Employees are exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards and general unsanitary conditions.