Yet, certain areas needed immediate improvement and policy reinforcement, including making sure masks are being properly worn at all times by guests and employees in all areas of the casino in strict adherence to the COVID policy,” according to the statement. “Overall, the investigation found that our EQC employees have gone above and beyond to keep the guests and themselves safe. The statement did not address the specific allegations individually but offered general details of its findings. The council statement said that the “investigation included close review of security camera footage, review of logs and employee interviews.” A breach of worker health confidentiality involving a COVID alert also was listed.

Other allegations included patrons and some employees, including cooks, not wearing masks, “numerous sick players” in attendance, a shortage and/or nonusage of hand sanitizer and numerous workers infected with coronavirus, including at least one employee working through a shift with visible symptoms of illness. Top among the list of issues in the OSHA complaint were allegations of overcrowding in the High Limit section of the casino, “60 to 100 people on busy nights in approximately 100 square feet of space.”

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