Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2012-01-25
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Case Closed |
2013-06-04
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
146704 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100036 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-07-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-17 |
Current Penalty |
1440.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2400.0 |
Contest Date |
2012-10-03 |
Final Order |
2013-02-06 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(c)(1): Each exit discharge did not lead directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside: On or about 01/25/12, The exit discharge through the rear doors on the first floor and the basement is a fenced-in area with a chained and padlocked gate. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100037 B04 |
Issuance Date |
2012-07-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-17 |
Current Penalty |
1440.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2400.0 |
Contest Date |
2012-10-03 |
Final Order |
2013-02-06 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Where the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent, signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge: On or about 01/25/12, The rear exit door is obscured by a change in direction in the basement hallway. The location of the door is not apparent upon entering the basement hallway. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100037 B06 |
Issuance Date |
2012-07-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-17 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2012-10-03 |
Final Order |
2013-02-06 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit was not distinctive with illumination from an overhead light fixture: On or about 01/25/12, The rear exit from the basement was marked by an exit sign which was missing its red background and was painted the same color as the wall it was mounted on. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100141 A05 |
Issuance Date |
2012-07-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-17 |
Current Penalty |
1080.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1800.0 |
Contest Date |
2012-10-03 |
Final Order |
2013-02-06 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): Every enclosed workplace was not constructed, equipped, and maintained, so far as reasonably practicable, as to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, and other vermin: On or about 01/25/12 In the basement and building exterior lots, a live rodent was observed along with evidence of rodent harborage. The exterior of the establishment is not maintained and likely a contributing factor to the entrance of rodents. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100157 E02 |
Issuance Date |
2012-07-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-17 |
Current Penalty |
1080.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1800.0 |
Contest Date |
2012-10-03 |
Final Order |
2013-02-06 |
Nr Instances |
6 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section were not visually inspected monthly: On or about 01/25/12, Portable fire extinguishers made available throughout the premises were not inspected to ensure they remain charged, physically intact with all components present. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01005 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101001 J02 I |
Issuance Date |
2012-07-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-17 |
Current Penalty |
1800.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3000.0 |
Contest Date |
2012-10-03 |
Final Order |
2013-02-06 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(2)(i): Employers and building and facility owners did not exercise due diligence in complying with these requirements to inform employers and employees about the presence and location of asbestos containing material (ACM) and presumed asbestos containing material (PACM): On or about 01/25/12 Hotel workers and employees of outside contractors enter the sprinkler room where there is installed friable asbestos containing pipe insulation (5% Chrysotile). The employer did not exercise due diligence to determine the presence, location and quantity of ACM in the building. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01006A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101030 C01 I |
Issuance Date |
2012-07-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-17 |
Current Penalty |
1800.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3000.0 |
Contest Date |
2012-10-03 |
Final Order |
2013-02-06 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): Each employer having an employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure: On or about 01/25/12, The employer did not establish a written exposure control plan for hotel employees exposed to contaminated and improperly disposed of needles while cleaning tenants rooms, handling linen and disposing of garbage. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01006B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101030 F01 I |
Issuance Date |
2012-07-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-17 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2012-10-03 |
Final Order |
2013-02-06 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to all employees who have had an exposure incident: On or 01/25/12, The hotel's housekeeper, handyman and superintendent are exposed to injuries from improperly disposed used needles. The employer did not make the Hepatitis B vaccination available to employees. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01006C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101030 G02 I |
Issuance Date |
2012-07-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-17 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2012-10-03 |
Final Order |
2013-02-06 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not train each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with the requirements of this section: On or about 01/25/12, The hotel's housekeeper, handyman and superintendent are exposed to injuries from improperly disposed used needles. The employer did not ensure that employees are trained in universal precautions along with the requirements of this standard. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01007A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-07-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-17 |
Current Penalty |
1080.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1800.0 |
Contest Date |
2012-10-03 |
Final Order |
2013-02-06 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
8 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met: On or about 01/25/12, Pleasant Stay Hotel employees use and are exposed to hazardous substances including but not limited to cleaning products, paints, paint thinner, plaster, DAP glazing, WD-40, water proofer and wood filler. The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01007B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-07-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-17 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2012-10-03 |
Final Order |
2013-02-06 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
8 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a material safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use: On or about 01/25/12, Hotel employees use and are exposed to hazardous substances including but not limited to cleaning products, paints, paint thinner, plaster, DAP glazing, WD-40, water proofer and wood filler. The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemicals used by employees. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01007C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-07-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-08-17 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2012-10-03 |
Final Order |
2013-02-06 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
8 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area: On or about 01/25/12, Hotel employees were not trained on the hazards of the chemicals they work with to include products, paints, paint thinner, plaster, DAP glazing, WD-40, water proofer and wood filler. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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