OSHA Inspection: CARIBBEAN HOTEL SERVICES USVI

Issued

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13828.00 · Current $6914.00 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:  a) On or about 2/16/2024,  in the storage room by the pools, a compressed air cylinder was placed onto the ground unsecured.  b) On or about 2/16/2024, in the hallway outside of the laundry room, a compressed air cylinder was placed onto the ground unsecured.   c) On or about 2/16/2024, in the hallway with the employee lockers, a compressed air cylinder was holding a door open.  d) On or about 2/16/2024, in the kitchen, near the loading dock, 10 compressed air cylinders were being stored without being secured.

Issued

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6913.00 · Current $3457.00 Reduced

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:  a) On or about 2/16/2024, by the concierge desk at the main pool, there was a fire extinguisher that was not mounted.  b) On or about 2/16/2024,  in the electrical room,  the area in front of a fire extinguisher was being used for storage.  c) On or about 2/16/2024,  in the laundry room, the fire extinguisher was not mounted.   d) On or about 2/16/2024, on the loading deck, the area in front of a fire extinguisher was being used for storage.

Issued

2024-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6913.00 · Current $3457.00 Reduced

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:  (a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT AND CONDITION(S)) (STATE HAZARD(S) TO EMPLOYEE(S))  a) In the back office of Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort, the area in front of electrical panels was being used for the storage of boxes.