OSHA Inspection: FIREHOUSE GRILL, LLC

Issued

Aug 4, 2011

Abate by

Aug 11, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:      Employees were exposed to chemical burns from splashes of corrosives when cleaning the fryer, steamer, floor, and when changing out the chemicals used in the dishwasher and the employer did not select and require use of a chemical-resistant apron for protection, on or about May 25, 2011.

Issued

Aug 4, 2011

Abate by

Aug 25, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:      The employer did not have written certification of hazard assessment, on or about May 25, 2011.

Issued

Aug 4, 2011

Abate by

Aug 11, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:      Employees were exposed to chemical burns from splashes of corrosives when cleaning the fryer, steamer, and floor; and when changing out the chemicals used in the dishwasher and the employer did not select and require use of a faceshield for protection, on or about May 25, 2011.

Issued

Aug 4, 2011

Abate by

Aug 11, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b):  The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:      Employees were exposed to chemical burns from splashes of corrosives when cleaning the fryer, steamer, and floor; and when changing out the chemicals used in the dishwasher and the employer did not select and require use of gloves to protect against those hazards, on or about May 25, 2011.

Issued

Aug 4, 2011

Abate by

Aug 25, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitablefacilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:      Employees were exposed to corrosives when cleaning the fryer, steamer, and floor; and when changing out the chemicals used in the dishwasher, on or about May 25, 2011,   There was no eye wash station readily available.

Issued

Aug 4, 2011

Abate by

Aug 25, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2):  The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:      Although portable fire extinguishers were available for employee use, training initially upon hire and annual refresher training thereafter was not provided, on or about May 25, 2011.

Issued

Aug 4, 2011

Abate by

Aug 25, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:      The employer did not have a written hazard communication program and employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, cleaners, degreasers, and sanitizers on or about May 25, 2011.

Issued

Aug 4, 2011

Abate by

Aug 25, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):  The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:      The employer did not maintain material safety data sheets for all the hazardous chemicals in the workplace, such as, but not limited to, cleaners, degreasers, and sanitizers on or about May 25, 2011.

Issued

Aug 4, 2011

Abate by

Aug 25, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:      The employer did not provide information and training to employees exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, cleaners, degreasers, and sanitizers, on or about May 25, 2011.