OSHA Inspection: FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jun 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge.  Maintenance Shop, breakroom: On or about April 22nd, 2025, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) were not able to open either of the two exit route door(s) from the inside without keys, tools, or special knowledge. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use.  Maintenance Shop: On or about April 22nd, 2025, and at times prior thereto, a written respiratory protection program was not established for employee(s) who were required to wear a N95 particulate respirator(s). This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to respiratory hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.  Maintenance Shop: On or about April 22nd, 2025, and at times prior thereto, medical evaluations were not provided to employee(s) who were required to wear N95 particulate respirator(s). This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to respiratory hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.   Maintenance Shop: On or about April 22nd, 2025, and at times prior thereto, a fit test was not provided to employee(s) who were required to wear N95 particulate respirator(s). This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to respiratory hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance could compromise the protective effect of the respirator.  Maintenance Shop: On or about April 22nd, 2025, and at times prior thereto, respirator training was not provided to employee(s) who were required to wear N95 particulate respirator(s). This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to respiratory hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jun 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $3,907 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.  On or about April 22nd, 2025, and at times prior thereto, a microwave oven and a mini refrigerator were plugged into a 6-outlet relocatable power strip in which were not used according to the listing and labeling instructions. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical and/or fire hazard(s).  In the following location(s):  a) Sergio's office - black microwave oven b) Pro-shop - Coca-Cola Mini refrigerator

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jun 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $330 · Current $330

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.  Pro Shop: On or about April 22nd, 2025, and at times prior thereto, fire extinguisher(s) were not mounted to the wall which could cause a delayed response and/or inability to locate during an emergency. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire and/or smoke inhalation hazards.  Fantasy Springs Resort Casino was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1468094, citation number 3, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 17, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, CA 92203.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $330 · Current $330

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly.  Cart Shop: On or about April 22nd, 2025, and at times prior thereto, fire extinguisher(s) had not been subject to their monthly maintenance check(s). This condition potentially exposed employee(s) fire hazard(s).  Fantasy Springs Resort Casino was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1468094, citation number 3, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on June 17, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, CA 92203.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $330 · Current $330

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical.  Maintenance Shop, Chemical room: On or about April 22, 2025 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that all chemical product(s) maintained and used on site had an SDS. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to inhalation hazard(s).  Fantasy Springs Resort Casino was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1468094, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 17, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, CA 92203.

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color.  Maintenance Shop, breakroom: On or about April 22nd, 2025, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that a designated emergency exit door was marked by an exit sign that was illuminated to a surface value of at last five foot candles. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.106(d)(3)(ii): Flammable liquid storage cabinet(s) were not labeled in conspicuous lettering, "Flammable - Keep Fire Away".  Maintenance Shop: On or about April 22nd, 2025, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that flammable storage cabinet(s) were labeled in conspicuous lettering, "Flammable - Keep Fire Away". Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire and/or explosive hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 3, 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 Shop, Mechanic parts room: On or about April 22nd, 2025, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not store chemicals required for maintenance and operation of equipment in closed metal containers. This condition potentially exposed employees to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  Maintenance Shop, IT room: On or about April 22nd, 2025, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure a clearance of at least 3 feet in front of the electrical panel. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Abate by

Jul 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   Maintenance Shop, Chemical room: On or about April 22, 2025 and at times prior thereto, a written hazard communication program was not established for employees that use chemicals while working within the facility. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to chemical hazard(s).

Issued

Jun 13, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.  Maintenance Shop, Mechanic parts room: On or about April 22nd, 2025 and at times prior thereto, the employer had not provided training on the hazardous chemicals prior to employees' initial use. This condition, potentially exposed employees to chemical hazard(s).