OSHA Inspection: GOLDEN ACORN CASINO & TRAVEL CENTER

Issued

Jan 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,445 · Current $8,711 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  On and/or before December 15, 2023, multiple ceiling tiles had holes, were not installed, or improperly installed where employee(s) worked. In the following locations: a) Travel Center Kitchen b) Storage soda closet c) Janitorial storage closet This condition would delay the activation of the sprinkler system(s) preventing a proper barrier and restricting the movement of smoke in accordance with NFPA 101 8.5.1.  Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire and smoke hazard(s).

Issued

Jan 22, 2024

Abate by

Feb 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,296 · Current $5,807 Reduced

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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:  Loading Dock- Receiving Area, next to bag in box soda syrups: On and/or before December 15, 2023, one red metal cylinder that held nonflammable carbon dioxide gas was upright and unsecured from displacement. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to struck-by hazard(s).

Issued

Jan 22, 2024

Abate by

Feb 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,296 · Current $5,807 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.  Soft Count Room (Cash Cage): On and/or before December 15, 2023, employee(s) used compressed air to clean off the Jet Scan MPS 4200 series machine. 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

Jan 22, 2024

Abate by

Feb 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,592 · Current $11,614 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:  Travel Center Entrance: On and/or before December 21, 2023, multiple electrical equipment such as extension cords, freezer, and Christmas trees were plugged into were plugged into relocatable power taps and/or "daisy chained" in which were not used according to listing and labeling instructions. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazards.  In the following locations:  a) Travel Center Entrance, Christmas tree and freezer were plugged into a relocatable power tap and extension cord. b) Boiler room and adjacent area, blue scissor lift was plugged into two yellow extension cord(s).   The Golden Acorn Casino and Travel Center was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1543750, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on September 23, 2021 with respect to a workplace located at 1800 Golden Acorn Way CAMPO, CA. 91906

Issued

Jan 22, 2024

Abate by

Feb 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $24,890 · Current $17,420 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  On and/or before December 15, 2023, various flexible cords and/or cables were run through walls, in the following locations: 1) Boiler Room, Adjacent outside area: Blue scissor lift was plugged into two yellow extension cord(s) and ran through an opening in the wall. 2) Main Kitchen: A bug light cable was ran through the kitchen wall.  Employee(s) were potentially exposed to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).  The Golden Acorn Casino and Travel Center was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1543750, citation number 1, item number 2, b and was affirmed as a final order on September 23, 2021 with respect to a workplace located at 1800 Golden Acorn Way CAMPO, CA. 91906.

Issued

Jan 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,165 · Current $815 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  Travel Center Walk-in-Fridge: On and/or before December 15, 2023, the last beer isle was measured to be approximately 22.5 inches in width and the second to last isle was measured to be approximately 24 inches. Employee(s) were exposed to a narrow escape route and fire hazard(s).

Issued

Jan 22, 2024

Abate by

Feb 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:  Maintenance Department: On and/or before December 20, 2023, employee(s)used the Selco V5-HD Vertical baler to compress cardboard. The employer did not certify periodic inspections of the energy control procedures on the Selco V5-HD Vertical baler were performed. This condition potentially exposes employee(s) to crush by hazard(s).

Issued

Jan 22, 2024

Abate by

Feb 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(iv): The employer had not certified that employee training had been accomplished and kept up to date:  Maintenance Department: On and/or before December 20, 2023, employee(s)used the Selco V5-HD Vertical baler to compress cardboard. The employer did not certify that employee training for lock-out-tag-out had been accomplished and kept up to date. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to crush-by-hazard(s).

Issued

Jan 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,165 · Current $815 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:  Sprinkles caf�: On and/ or before December 15, 2023, the Badger Model 5MB-6H fire extinguisher was on the ground and not mounted without subjecting the employees to injuries. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) trip, pinch, and/or accidental discharge hazard(s).

Issued

Jan 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.159(c)(10): The minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches between automatic sprinkler systems sprinklers and the material below was not maintained:  Travel Center Freezer: On and/or before December 15, 2023, frozen items were stored on the top shelf within 4 inches of the automatic sprinkler. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to accidental sprinkler discharge and/or failure to dissipate/extinguish fires.

Issued

Jan 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,165 · Current $815 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed in service.  Maintenance Department: On and/or before December 15, 2023, employee(s) used the forklift to assist operations at the casino. The Komatsu model FG25T-16 forklift was not examined before being placed into service. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to struck-by, crush-by hazard(s).

Issued

Jan 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was in a passageway or general open space and was not suitably guarded when normally enclosed live parts were exposed for inspection or servicing:  Travel Center Kitchen: On and/or before December 15, 2023, a Traulsen refrigerator was placed within 36 inches of the circuit breaker panel. This condition interferes with access and immediate shutdown of a circuit in the panel, particularly in the event of an emergency. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).