OSHA Inspection: VANKAMPEN INC.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,890 Reduced

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:    a)  Employer did not provide elbow high gloves to prevent contact with chemicals while washing dishes.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):     The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    a) The employer did not conduct an assessment of chemicals used in its site and the types of personal protective equipment needed to accomplish tasks in the kitchen.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i):     The employer did not select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that would protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.    a)  Employees did not have the opportunity to try on or wear personal protective equipment to see if it was satisfactory.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,890 Reduced

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:    a)  Safety glasses needed to prevent chemicals from splashing in the eyes from washing dishes were not provided to employees.  Chemicals include Kay SolidSense Sanitizer, Kay SolidSense All Purpose Super Concentrate and the McDelimer.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i):     The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet.    a)  There was no material safety data sheet list available at this site.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    (a) The McDelimer in the kitchen used for degreasing did not contain a label.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    (a) The McDelimer in the kitchen did not contain the appropriate hazard warnings for the chemical that can cause inhalation, eye contact, indigestion and skin burns.    aBATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2):     Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition.    a)  The area by the drive thru where there is a sink drain on the floor there was water spilled and not kept in a dry condition.      ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4):     Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:    (a) Fire extinguisher in the kitchen needed to be recharged and would not be efficient in putting out a fire.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.