OSHA Inspection: SOUTH STYLE PIZZA AND DELI

Issued

Sep 20, 2012

Abate by

Oct 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,440 · Current $1,080 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132 (d)(1) The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:    a. Kitchen - The employer did not ensure that the workplace hazard assessment was performed in that the task of handling and pouring Lerro Commercial Oven, Grill, and Fryer Cleaner, a caustic liquid, was not included, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).   The material safety data sheet (MSDS) for this product indicated that this product contained sodium hydroxide and the pH was 13.8.  The appropriate PPE was eye protection. The employees were potentially exposed to a splash from a caustic chemical leading to severe irritation and burns to skin and eyes.  Observed On or About August 1, 2012

Issued

Sep 20, 2012

Abate by

Oct 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2260

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. Kitchen - The employer did not provide the cooks who cleaned the pizza oven with Lerro Commercial Oven, Grill, and Fryer Cleaner, a caustic liquid, with the appropriate eye protection. The material safety data sheet (MSDS) for this product indicated that this product contained sodium hydroxide and the pH was 13.8.  The employees were potentially exposed to a splash from a caustic chemical leading to severe irritation and burns to skin and eyes.  Observed On or About August 1, 2012

Issued

Sep 20, 2012

Abate by

Oct 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,080 · Current $810 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200 (e)(1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    a. Kitchen - The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program.  Employees cleaned a Blodgett Pizza Deck Oven with a mixture of consumer white vinegar and Lerro Commercial Oven, Grill, and Fryer Cleaner, Blended Alkaline Cleaner.  The material safety data sheet (MSDS) for this product indicated that it contained sodium hydroxide and the pH was 13.8.  The employees were potentially exposed to a splash from a caustic chemical leading to severe irritation and burns to skin and eyes.  Observed On or About August 1, 2012

Issued

Sep 20, 2012

Abate by

Oct 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200 (g)(1) The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    a. Kitchen - The employer did not maintain material safety data sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals such as Lerro Commercial Oven, Grill, and Fryer Cleaner.  Employees cleaned a Blodgett Pizza Deck Oven with a mixture of consumer white vinegar and Lerro Commercial Oven, Grill, and Fryer Cleaner, Blended Alkaline Cleaner.  The material safety data sheet (MSDS) for this product indicated that it contained sodium hydroxide and the pH was 13.8.  The employees were potentially exposed to a splash from a caustic chemical leading to severe irritation and burns to skin and eyes.  Observed On or About August 1, 2012

Issued

Sep 20, 2012

Abate by

Oct 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200 (h)(1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets:    a. Kitchen - The employer did not ensure employees were provided effective information and training pertaining to hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.   Employees cleaned a Blodgett Pizza Deck Oven with a mixture of consumer white vinegar and Lerro Commercial Oven, Grill, and Fryer Cleaner, Blended Alkaline Cleaner.  The material safety data sheet (MSDS) for this product indicated that it contained sodium hydroxide and the pH was 13.8.  The employees were potentially exposed to a splash from a caustic chemical leading to severe irritation and burns to skin and eyes.  Observed On or About August 1, 2012

Issued

Sep 20, 2012

Abate by

Sep 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141 (a) (5) A continuing and effective extermination program was not instituted where their presence is detected:    a. First Floor - The employer did not implement a continuing and effective extermination program.  Employees have observed roaches at their work areas.  Observed On or About August 1, 2012

Issued

Sep 20, 2012

Abate by

Sep 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303 (f)(2) Services, feeders, and branch circuits. Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident:    a. Basement, Wall Mounted Load Center - The employer did not label each circuit breaker or electrical disconnect to indicate its function. Observed On or About August 1, 2012