OSHA Inspection: EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON TULSA I-44

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $6,453

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with � 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with � 1910.22(d), or replaced.  On or about January 25, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the mechanical pool room, employees had access to and used a damaged portable ladder that had not been tagged or taken out of service.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee be protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.   On or about January 25, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the mechanical pool room, employees walked and worked in areas were the surface contained holes less than four(4) feet to the next level.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $11,292

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  On or about January 25, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the mechanical pool room, employees used chemicals to perform pool maintenance operations without the employer determining if hazards were present to necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment.  On or about January 25, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the mechanical pool room, employees used hazardous chemicals to perform pool maintenance operations and were not provided eye and face protection as required by the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  On or about January 25, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the mechanical pool room, employees used hazardous chemicals to perform pool maintenance operations and were not provided hand protection as required by the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $11,292

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  On or about January 25, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the mechanical pool room, employees use and store chemicals in the mechanical pool room without having an inventory of hazardous chemicals.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(4): The employer did not make the written hazard communication program available upon request to the Assistant Secretary and the Director  in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020(e).  On or about January 25, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the mechanical pool room, employees used hazardous chemicals for pool maintenance operations and the employer did not make the written hazard communication program available upon request.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.  On or about January 25, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the mechanical pool room, employees used hazardous chemicals without being provided with effective information and training.

Issued

Jul 15, 2024

Abate by

Aug 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,613 · Current $1,613

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:  On or about January 25, 2024, and at times prior thereto, at the Embassy Suites in Tulsa, OK., the employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records to an authorized representative within four business hours.