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Covid-19 OSHA Complaint, SPIRIT MOUNTAIN GAMING INC, 27100 SALMON RIVER HWY, GRAND RONDE, OR, 97347, USA
4 years ago • business
27100 SW Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde, 97347 Oregon, United States
The casino has had COVID positive cases within recent weeks. On one occasion, an employee cleaned at least 27 unoccupied hotel rooms without a mask and they subsequently tested positive on 12/8/20 for COVID-19. Numerous other employees worked in close contact with the employee, who tested positive. The employees, who worked with in close contact, were not informed. Complaint indicates that the employer refused to contact trace the positive exposure. The complaint alleges the employer states "employees who share information regarding exposure of positive cases would be relieved from their position (to include: personal text messages, phone calls, and social media). "The employees are improperly sanitizing with "orange peroxide". Per manufacturer instructions, the cleaner needs to sit on the surface for at least 5 minutes. The employees are being told they will receive an unexcused absence if they try to self-quarantine due to exposure (If non- symptomatic). The employees also have Wage & Hour concerns as they are charged PTO/absences (paid or non-paid but is limited to 13 absences a year) if they are symptomatic and required to self-quarantine.Alleged Hazards: 1, Employees Exposed: 1000
Source: Osha.gov | Receipt Date: 2020-12-09
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