OSHA Inspection: NAVY GATEWAY INN - AMPHIBIOUS BASE

Issued

Nov 22, 2024

Abate by

Feb 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(d)(5)(iii): Storage of chemicals required and used for maintenance and operation of building and operation of equipment was not kept in closed metal containers stored in a storage cabinet or in safety cans or in an inside storage room not having a door that opens into that portion of the building used by the public:  Maintenance: On or about October 18, 2024, the employer failed to store chemicals required for maintenance and operation of equipment in closed metal containers stored in a storage cabinet, which potentially exposed employees to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Nov 22, 2024

Abate by

Feb 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(A)(1): Contaminated sharps were not immediately discarded in containers that were closable, puncture resistant, leakproof and labeled or color-coded according paragraph g(1)(i) of this standard:  Housekeeping:  On or about October 18, 2024, the employer failed to ensure employees immediately discarded contaminated sharps in containers that were closable, puncture resistant, leakproof and labeled or color-coded according paragraph g(1)(i) of this standard, which potentially exposed employees to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and other bloodborne illnesses.

Issued

Nov 22, 2024

Abate by

Feb 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(A): Warning labels were not affixed to containers used to store, transport or ship blood or other potentially infectious materials:   Housekeeping:  On or about October 18, 2024, the employer failed to ensure employees affixed warning labels to bagged or containerized contaminated linens at the time of storing linens for third party contractor pick-up and removal from facility. This condition potentially exposed employees to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, and other bloodborne illnesses.

Issued

Nov 22, 2024

Abate by

Jan 13, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  Housekeeping: On or about October 18, 2024, the employer failed to conduct a workplace hazard assessment and create a written certificate for employees who used corrosive materials such as Ecolab Peroxide Multi-surface Sanitizer and were required to wear safety glasses/goggles, which potentially exposed employees to corneal or retinal burns.  The Gateway Inn & Suites was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1663536, citation number 1, item number 8(a), and was affirmed as a final order on June 05, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 2200 Bennett Road, Building 401, El Centro, CA 92243.

Issued

Nov 22, 2024

Abate by

Jan 13, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  Housekeeping: On or about October 18, 2024, the employer failed to ensure eye or face protection was worn by employees by who used corrosive materials and were required to wear safety glasses/goggles, which potentially exposed employees to corneal or retinal burns.  The Navy Gateway Inn & Suites was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1639067, citation number 1, item number 1(b), and was affirmed as a final order on February 22, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 140 Sylvester Road, Building 601, San Diego, CA 92147.

Issued

Nov 22, 2024

Abate by

Feb 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Housekeeping: Chemical Room: On or about October 18, 2024, the employer failed to provide an emergency eye wash station where employees used corrosive materials such as Ecolab Peroxide Multi-surface Sanitizer, which potentially exposed employees to corneal or retinal burns.  The Navy Gateway Inn & Suites was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard,  29 CFR  1910.151(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1639067, citation number 1, item number 1(a), and was affirmed as a final order on February 22, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 140 Sylvester Road, Building 601, San Diego, CA 92147.