A Reno restaurant was fined $2,603 for not being COVID-19 complaint as mandated by the state of Nevada.
The Division of Industrial Relations' Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration says Pho Kietzke was cited for a lack of face coverings worn by employees/employer.
OSHA says in a statement:
The citation to Pho Kietzke was issued after officials observed noncompliance with one or more requirements of general and industry-specific guidance and directives during both an initial observation and a follow up visit by division officials. The employer was provided a notice and a request for compliance during the first visit. Upon observation of ongoing noncompliance during a follow up visit, a formal investigation was opened with the employer. The violations were substantiated during the investigation and a notice of citation of penalty was issued.
A separate business, Dragonridge Country Club in Henderson was cited for $10,930 after a business-hosted event exceeded the limited of attendees.
Nevada OSHA says that overall, Reno and Minden have the highest compliance rates at 91%. Sparks has an 87% compliance rate followed by Las Vegas at 86%.
Nevada OSHA has issued a total of 171 notices of citation and penalty related to violations of required COVID-19 health and safety measures in effect since mid-March.
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