OSHA Inspection: DESERT PRINCESS HOME-OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC

Issued

Sep 25, 2023

Abate by

Oct 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,539 · Current $5,123 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.  Facilities, Bldg. 67177: On and/or before July 26, 2023, employee(s) used compressed air to remove dust from filters, radiators, and tires. Compressed air was measured at over 60 p.s.i. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to cutaneous or subcutaneous laceration(s)/embolism hazard(s).

Issued

Sep 25, 2023

Abate by

Oct 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,831 · Current $4,099 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 July 26, 2023, multiple appliances/machines such as the Television, Computer, Refrigerator, KitchenAid Mixer and an Amana Microwave were plugged into a relocatable power tap 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) Main Bar, Television and Computer b) Main Kitchen, KitchenAid Mixer   c) Main Kitchen, Amana Microwave d) Main Kitchen, Turbo Air cold-holding unit e) Facilities Bldg. 67177, Arctic King Fridge f) Gold Course Maintenance Facility, Magic Chef Microwave

Issued

Sep 25, 2023

Abate by

Oct 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.  Golf Course Maintenance Facility: On and/or before July 26, 2023, flexible cords and/or cables were used as a source of permanent power for the Magic Chef Microwave. This condition potentially exposed employees to electrical shock and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Sep 25, 2023

Abate by

Oct 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,831 · Current $4,099 Reduced

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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:  On and/or before July 26, 2023, the employer did not ensure at least 3 feet in front of the electrical panel was clear. The circuit breaker panel had multiple appliances and/or equipment such as Pressurized Cylinder(s), Red Crate, Waring Commercial Belgian Waffle Maker, Cold Holding unit, Fridge, and a Red tool table obstructing the panel. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).  In the following location(s): a) Lagos Kitchen, Pressurized Cylinder(s), Red Crate, Waring Commercial Belgian Waffle Maker, Cold Holding b) Facilities Bldg. 67177, Fridge c) Golf course maintenance facility, Red Tool table

Issued

Sep 25, 2023

Abate by

Oct 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,831 · Current $4,099 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  On and/or before July 26, 2023, employee(s) were tasked to use multiple appliance/machines such as the computer, coffee machine and the beer cooler for customer service duties. The energized electrical outlet was missing the protective faceplate. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).  In the following location(s): a) Golf Shop, outlet box near the computer b) Lagos Kitchen, outlet box near the Coffee Machine c) Main Bar, outlet box behind the True refrigerator Beer cooler d) Facilities bldg. 67177, outlet box on the right side of the black storage rack.

Issued

Sep 25, 2023

Abate by

Oct 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Golf Shop: On and/or before July 26, 2023, employee(s) would pass through the exit door to use the restrooms. Multiple items were stored along the path of the exit route leading to the restroom(s). This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Sep 25, 2023

Abate by

Oct 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $959 · Current $574 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  On and/or before July 26, 2023, multiple fire extinguisher(s) were not mounted to the wall. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire and/or smoke inhalation hazards.  In the following location(s):  a) Golf Shop b) Facilities Bldg. 67177