OSHA Inspection: SCANDIA MOTEL LLC

Issued

May 29, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $1,589 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) Maintenance Room: On January 21, 2026, an employee used an Admiral 12' Dual-bevel sliding compound miter saw Serial # 370441932 which did not have the lower portion of the guard attached.

Issued

May 29, 2026

Abate by

Jun 25, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $1,191 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  a)Laundry Room: On January 21, 2026, a battery charger was plugged into a 6 outlet surge protector which was plugged into an extension cord, which was then plugged into a 110v electrical outlet.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 29, 2026

Abate by

Jun 25, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,987 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   a) Maintenance Room: On January 21, 2026, the junction box was missing the cover exposing live wires.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 29, 2026

Abate by

Jun 25, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface.    a) Laundry Room: On January 21, 2026, the double-gang switch did not have a faceplate.  b) Maintenance Room: On January 21, 2026, the double-gang switch did not have a faceplate.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 29, 2026

Abate by

Jun 25, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,405 · Current $2,384 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Laundry Room: On January 21, 2026, a flexible cord was running unprotected from a metal  junction box along the floor to an outlet box attached to the wall.   Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 29, 2026

Abate by

Jun 25, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  a) Maintenance Room, On January 21, 2026: an extension cord supplying 110v power to a junction box was running through a hole in the wall and plugged into an outlet in the adjacent room.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 29, 2026

Abate by

Jun 25, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a)Laundry Room: On January 21, 2026, the cable jacket of the cord plugged into an outlet had separated from the strain relief fitting, exposing the conductors.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 29, 2026

Abate by

Jun 25, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $1,191 Reduced

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):   (a) On January 21, 2026, employees performed cleaning and maintenance task using various  chemicals  including but not limited to, Varathune Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain and Rust-oleum spray paint.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 29, 2026

Abate by

Jun 25, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  (a) On January 21, 2026, employees performed cleaning and maintenance task using various chemicals  including but not limited to, Varathune Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain and Rust-oleum spray paint.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 29, 2026

Abate by

Jun 25, 2026

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:  (a) On January 21, 2026, employees performed cleaning and maintenance task using various chemicals  including but not limited to, Varathune Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain and Rust-oleum spray paint.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

May 29, 2026

Abate by

Jun 25, 2026

Penalty

Initial $319 · Current $223 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a) Outside Main Office: On January 21, 2026, the annual fire extinguisher inspection was last conducted in January 2022.  b) Outside Maintenance Room: On January 21, 2026, the annual fire extinguisher inspection was last conducted in June 2015.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.