OSHA Inspection: HOMEWOOD SUITES

Issued

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $1530.00 Reduced

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:  On or about January 30, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide employees with eye or face protection.  Employees were using a Pro Line Dispenser for the dispensing of concentrated dilution controlled products such as, but not limited to, Comet Bathroom Cleaner with Bleach, Spic and Span, and Febreze into spray bottles, exposing employees to the hazards of a chemical splash to the face and eyes.

Issued

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   On or about January 30, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees did not have an eye wash station for the flushing of the eyes when using a Pro Line Dispenser.  It was used for the dispensing of concentrated dilution controlled products such as, but not limited to, Comet Bathroom Cleaner with Bleach, Spic and Span, and Febreze into spray bottles, exposing employees to the hazards of a chemical splash to the eyes.

Issued

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $2040.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  On or about January 30, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a Sanitaire vacuum cleaner was operated without a ground prong on the plug.  The condition exposed the operator of the vacuum cleaner to the hazard of electrical shock in the event of a fault current in the equipment.

Issued

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $1530.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:  On or about January 30, 2013, and at times prior thereto, an Exposure Control Plan had not been written and established by the employer for employees that were performing housekeeping and laundry operations and were potentially exposed to contaminated sharps and/or laundry.

Issued

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not prepare an exposure determination:  On or about January 30, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not prepare an exposure determination which would include all employees with occupational exposure as defined by the standard.  Employees with occupational exposure included, but was not limited to, housekeepers, housemen, and laundry attendants.

Issued

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program:  On or about January 30, 2013, and times prior thereto, employees performing housekeeping and laundry operation were not trained on how to handle or dispose of contaminated sharps and/or laundry in areas where occupational exposure may take place.

Issued

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2550.00 · Current $1530.00 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: On or about January 30, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or develop a written hazard communication program for employees who were required to use chemicals for cleaning or laundering operations.

Issued

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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: On or about January 30, 2013, and at times prior thereto,  employees were required to handle cleaning chemicals such as but not limited to, Febreze, Spic and Span, Quarternary Sanitizer, Finished Floor Cleaner, Comet Bathroom Cleaner with Bleach, and Tide.

Issued

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   On or about January 30, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no signs above the doors in the laundry facility that identified safe exit routes, exposing employees to the hazards of fire in the event of an emergency.