OSHA Inspection: QUALITY INN NAVAJO NATION CAPITAL

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Sep 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,549 Reduced

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:  KITCHEN: On July 17, 2024, and at times prior to, employees worked with corrosive chemicals such as Bleach and Lime-A-Way and a suitable eyewash was not available for flushing, exposing employees to eye injuries in the event of contact.  LAUNDRY: On July 17, 2024, and at times prior to, employees worked with corrosive chemicals such as Bleach and a suitable eyewash was not available for flushing, exposing employees to eye injuries in the event of contact.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Sep 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,437 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  FACILITY WIDE: The employer did not develop a written Hazard Communication Program for employees in the maintenance department who used products such as but not limited to flammable paints, thinners, and bleach on a daily, exposing employees to health hazards. The written program shall include the following:  1. A list of all hazardous chemicals used at the work site;  1. Current Safety Data Sheets (SDS's);               2. A description of the pictogram system:             3. A description of the labeling system that will be used in the workplace;  4. A description of training and information provided to affected employees.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):  KITCHEN:  On July 17, 2024, and at times prior to, a spray bottle of ECOLAB Lime-A-Way was not appropriately labeled to warn employees of the contents and hazardous nature of the contents.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Sep 25, 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:  FACILITY WIDE: On July 17, 2024, and at times prior to, the employer did not provide the required information and training to maintenance and kitchen employees using hazardous chemical products such as but not limited to flammable paints, thinners, and cleaning products, exposing employees to health hazards.