OSHA Inspection: KFC U.S. PROPERTIES, INC.

Issued

Jul 17, 2009

Abate by

Aug 12, 2009

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to burn injuries from scalding water:
a)Kitchen, Pressure Fryer Area: Two employees were injured when the
manufacturer's instructions were not followed and water was heated inside a
Henny Penny Gas Pressure Fryer (Model 690), on or about 5/16/09.
NOTE: Among other feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazard
include but
are not limited to:
1.Develop and document and post proper procedures for cleaning the Henny
Penny
Fryer and provide employee training on those procedures.
2.Provide training to employees concerning the manufacturer's instructions
for the
Henny Penny Fryer including safety warnings such as not heating water in
the
fryer and ensure comprehension of the hazards associated with operating and
cleaning the Fryer.
NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER
IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS
ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY
OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.