OSHA Inspection: SOBOBA CASINO RESORT

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,696 · Current $3,683 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  Carpenter Shop, Building 22333: On and/or before November 2, 2023, a Delta table saw model #36-L300 was not guarded by an automatically adjusted hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut. Employee(s) were possibly exposed to laceration hazard(s).

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded:  Carpenter Shop, Building 22333: On and/or before November 2, 2023, the non-working portion(s) of the blade for the Jet bandsaw were not enclosed or guarded when employee(s) cut sandpaper. Approximately 2 inches of the blade was exposed. Employee(s) were possibly exposed to laceration/amputation hazard(s).

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $4,911 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  Carpenter shop, building 22333: On and/or before November 2, 2023, employee(s) used compressed air to clean off projects. The p.s.i was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to cutaneous or subcutaneous laceration(s)/embolism hazard(s).

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $13,394 · Current $7,677 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:  Carpenter Shop, building 22333: On and/or before November 2, 2023, multiple machines such as a drum sander, Jet band saw, and a Dayton Belt & disc sander were plugged into a relocatable power tap and extension cord. These machines were not used according to listing and labeling instructions. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $33,480 · Current $18,414 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  Section 3.3.1 of the CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965 refers to storing cylinders in accordance with CGA and NFPA standards. The CGA Pamphlet P-1-1991 Section 3.7.4.1 states that "All compressed gas cylinders in service or in storage shall be secured to prevent from falling."  On and/or before November 2, 2023, two compressed cylinders that held nitrogen and one that held acetylene were upright and unsecured from displacement. In the following locations: b) Plumbers cage of Maintenance warehouse. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to struck-by hazard(s).  Soboba Casino Resort was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR  1910.101(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1384379, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 16, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 22777 Soboba Road San Jacinto, CA 92583.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  Carpenter shop, building 22333: On and/or before November 2, 2023, extinguisher(s) were not mounted to the wall. Unmounted fire extinguisher(s) may cause a delayed response and/or inability to locate during an emergency. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire and/or smoke inhalation hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  Soboba Casino Resort: On and/or before November 2, 2023, Kiddie, Amerex, Ansul, and Badger fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:  Auto shop: On and or/before November 2, 2023, employee(s) used a brown unlabeled hydraulic portable jack(s) that did not have permanently marked rated loads. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to crush by/ pinch hazard(s).