Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2014-11-13
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Case Closed |
2015-11-30
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
895655 |
Safety |
Yes |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-23 |
Current Penalty |
1652.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
18 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: the employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) As observed on or about 07/7/2014, at 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa, FL, in that, the Huebsch Originators 50 gas dryer was not removed of service after identifying the tumbler did not stop operating when the loading door was opened. On or about 6/23/14, an employee was injured while taking out the linens from the dryer. b) As observed on or about 07/07/2014 at 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa (FL), in that, the Speed Queen gas dryer, S/N 0303013466,had the front upper panel removed exposing the ignited flame while in operation. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Current Penalty |
1060.5 |
Initial Penalty |
1785.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
24 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: a) As observed on or about 07/07/2014 at the laundry facilities of 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa, FL, an electrical box was not covered exposing electrical wires. The exposed wires were located by the table where employees folded and sorted linens |
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Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV B |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-07 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
24 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors: a) As observed on or about 07/07/2014 at the laundry facilities of 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa (FL) flexible cords powering controls of NOVA Eclipse manifold units for the washing machines were run through holes in a wall. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV D |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-07 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
18 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces: a) As observed on or about 07/07/2014 at the laundry facilities of 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa FL, a relocatable power tap was attached to the wall powering a NOVA Eclipse manifold units for the washing machines. |
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Citation ID |
01004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101030 C01 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-07 |
Current Penalty |
2065.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
18 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): 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, describing how the elements specified in 29 CFR 1910.1030(d) through (h) will be met: a) As observed on or about 07/07/2014, at 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa (FL), for employees, including, but not limited to, housekeeping staff, required to handle contaminated linens and towels from hotel rooms. |
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Citation ID |
01004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101030 C02 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-07 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
18 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i): The employer having employees with occupational exposure did not prepare an exposure determination: a) As observed on or about 07/07/2014, at 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa (FL), for employees, including, but not limited to, housekeeping staff, required to remove contaminated linens and towels from hotel rooms. |
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Citation ID |
01004C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101030 D04 IV A 2 |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-07 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
18 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iv)(A)(2): Contaminated laundry was not placed and/or transported in bags or containers which were labeled or color-coded in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1)(i) or an alternative labeling or color-coding that permits all employees to recognize the containers as requiring compliance with Universal Precautions: a) As observed on or about 07/07/2014, at 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa (FL), for employees, including, but not limited to, housekeeping staff, required to remove contaminated linens and towels from hotel rooms. |
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Citation ID |
01004D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101030 F01 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-07 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
18 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
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: a) as observed on or about 07/07/2014, at 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa (FL), for employees, including, but not limited to, housekeeping staff, required to remove contaminated linens and towels from hotel rooms. |
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Citation ID |
01004E |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101030 G02 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
18 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): 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: a) as observed on or about 07/07/2014, at 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa (FL), for employees, including, but not limited to, housekeeping staff, required to remove contaminated linens and towels from hotel rooms. |
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Citation ID |
01005A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-07 |
Current Penalty |
2065.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
25 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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: a) as observed on or about 07/07/2014, at 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa (FL), in that, a written hazard communication program was not developed for employees using chemicals including, but not limited to, Fabuloso, Clorox, Comet, Pyxis Destainer, Pyxis Sour, Pyxis Fabric Softener, and Surf-Cide II to perform housekeeping and maintenance tasks. |
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Citation ID |
01005B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-07 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
25 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not comply a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet: a) As observed on or about 07/07/2014, at 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa, FL, a chemical inventory list was not developed for chemicals including, but not limited to, Fabuloso, Clorox, Comet, Pyxis Destainer, Pyxis Sour, Pyxis Fabric Softener, and Surf-Cide II used to perform housekeeping and maintenance tasks. |
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Citation ID |
01005C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 II |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
25 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area: a) As observed on or about 07/07/2014, at 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa, FL, in that, employees were not effectively trained to understand the hazards of corrosive and irritant chemicals such as, but limited to, Fabuloso, Clorox, Comet, Pyxis Destainer, Pyxis Sour, Pyxis Fabric Softener, and Surf-Cide II used to perform housekeeping and maintenance tasks. |
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Citation ID |
01005D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 IV |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
25 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information: a) As observed on or about 07/07/2014, at 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa (FL), in that, employees were not effectively trained to understand the new labeling system and safety data sheet format for chemicals including , but limited to, Fabuloso, Clorox, Comet, Pyxis Destainer, Pyxis Sour, Pyxis Fabric Softener, and Surf-Cide II used to perform housekeeping and maintenance tasks. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100038 B |
Issuance Date |
2014-12-17 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-30 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2015-01-13 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
30 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review: (a) At 701 East Fletcher Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as observed on or about 07/07/2014, an emergency action plan was not in writing for employees working at this site. |
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