OSHA Inspection: HOTEL ZOSO

Issued

2023-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3984.00 · Current $3984.00

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: 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. Reference: ANSI Z358.1 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Standard 5.4.6: The eyewash unit temperature delivered by emergency equipment should be 'tepid' (between 60�F (16�C) and 100�F(38�C)) which involves providing both hot and cold water to the unit and installing a mixing valve to blend the water to the desired temperature.  Laundry Room and Swimming Pool Pump/Storage Area:  On and/or before October 18, 2023, employees conducted operations using corrosive products in the following areas: a. Laundry Room: Employees used Pure Bright Bleach, Ecolab Stainblaster destainer, and other spot degreasers without an available eye wash station. b. Swimming Pool Pump/Storage Area: Employees used Yellow Blaster treatment where an eye wash station did not produce 'tepid' temperature water. Employees were potentially exposed to retinal and corneal burns.

Issued

2023-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3984.00 · Current $3984.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): On offhand grinding machines, a work rest was not available to be used to support the work and the work rest available was not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch.  Maintenance Shop:  On and/or before October 18, 2023, employees used the brush wheel on a Dayton 4Z909 bench grinder that had no work rest available.  This condition potentially exposed the employee to impalement hazards.

Issued

2023-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5313.00 · Current $5313.00

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:  Maintenance Shop: On and/or before October 18, 2023, employees used a Keurig K130 Coffeemaker, Cornelius commercial mini-refrigerator, and other small appliances which were plugged into a relocatable power tap 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).

Issued

2023-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  Maintenance Shop:  On and/or before October 18, 2023,  employee(s) used the shop/office for administration duties. An office wall outlet was under electrical power and missing the faceplate. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

2023-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1328.00 · Current $1328.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  Hotel Zoso: The employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records to an authorized representative.

Issued

2023-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  Kitchen:  On and/or before October 18, 2023, kitchen electrical panels had multiple mobile carts stored on the floor limiting access by reducing the working space to the panel in cases of emergency shutoff.  This condition exposed employee(s) to electrical and/or fire hazard(s).