Las Vegas Review-Journal

Health inspection­s lead to two citations

Statewide compliance with orders 94 percent

- By Bailey Schulz Las Vegas Review-journal

Two more Nevada businesses received citations for not complying with state health and safety measures, but the state’s Division of Industrial Relations said overall compliance among businesses is on the rise.

The Nevada Occupation­al Safety and Health Administra­tion officials conducted follow-up visits at 225 businesses across the state and found that 94 percent were in compliance. Nine were issued citations.

More follow-up visits this week will take place at pools, gyms and other establishm­ents with low compliance rates or areas with a higher risk of transmissi­on without health and safety measures, according to a Monday statement from the division.

OSHA has visited more than 2,600 business establishm­ents across the state to determine compliance with the state’s new health and safety measures.

The compliance rate is 94 percent in both Southern and Northern Nevada, based on 358 observatio­ns on July 16 and July 17.

Of the 122 convenienc­e stores observed, 91 percent were compliant; 93 percent of 59 general retail stores were compliant ; 98 percent of 55 restaurant­s were compliant; 96 percent of 53 clothing stores were compliant ; and 100 percent of 12 grocery stores were compliant.

The Dillinger, a pub located at 1224 Arizona Street in Boulder City, received a $4,858 citation Monday after local authoritie­s observed ongoing noncomplia­nce.

An O’reilly Auto Parts located at 9 Retail Road No. 2 in Dayton was issued an $8,675 penalty after officials observed noncomplia­nce for general and industry-specific directives during both an initial observatio­n and a follow-up visit. The employer had received a notice and request for compliance during the first visit. If noncomplia­nce continues, OSHA can order the business to cease operations.

Contact Bailey Schulz at bschulz@ reviewjour­nal.com or 702-383-0233. Follow @bailey_schulz on Twitter.

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