OSHA Inspection: ACE HOTEL SWIM CLUB

Issued

Nov 16, 2023

Abate by

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,122 · Current $3,585 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  Laundry Room: On and/or before October 17, 2023, employees conducted laundry operations where the emergency exit was not marked by a sign reading 'exit' which potentially exposed employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 16, 2023

Abate by

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(5):  Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  Laundry Room: On and/or before October 17, 2023, employees conducted laundry operations where an emergency exit had been changed to no longer serve as an exit for employees working in the space and was not marked by a sign reading 'not an exit' which potentially exposed employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 16, 2023

Abate by

Feb 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,122 · Current $3,585 Reduced

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 5.4.2 Reference: The eyewash unit shall be in accessible locations that require no more than 10 seconds to reach, 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.  Laundry Room and Maintenance Shop: On and/or before October 17, 2023, employees conducted operations using corrosive products in the following areas:  a.  Laundry Room:  Employees used laundry spot pre-treatment cleaner(s) and degreaser(s) without an available eye wash station. b.  Maintenance Shop:  Employees used coil cleaners without an available eye wash station.  Employees were potentially exposed to retinal and corneal burns.

Issued

Nov 16, 2023

Abate by

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  Maintenance Shop:  On and/or before October 17, 2023, employees used corrosive and other hazardous materials where the employer did not have available safety data sheets which potentially exposed employees to retinal and corneal burns.

Issued

Nov 16, 2023

Abate by

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $959 · Current $671 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 Room and Liquor Storage Room:  On and/or before October 17, 2023,  a. Laundry Room:  the industrial washing machine chemical wall mounted dispenser pump systems were plugged into a relocatable tap for operation purposes which was not used in accordance to manufacturer listing/labeling instructions. b. Liquor Storage Room:  the Excaliber Food Dehydrator was plugged into an outside extension cord for operation purposes which was not used in accordance to manufacturer listing/labeling instructions  These conditions potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).