OSHA Inspection: WASHINGTON SQUARE GROUP, INC.

Issued

2012-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2160.00 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 hazards:    (a) On or about 9/10/12 - Kitchen area, the front left and right doors of the Picto Frialator were missing.     Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to ensure that all panels and access covers are attached correctly, as stated in the Pitco Frialator Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for Fryer Model Numbers 7, 12, 14, 14R & 18 Gas Fryers With Options and (F) Built-In and UFM (Spacefighter) Filter Systems.

Issued

2012-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2160.00 Reduced

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, in a dry condition:    (a) On or about 9/10/12 - ice maker area, water was present on the floor.

Issued

2012-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1):  Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repairs, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:     (a) On or about 9/10/12 - Ice maker area, the wood flooring was buckled and uneven.

Issued

2012-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):  Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    (a) On or about 9/10/12 - Kitchen area, the electrical wiring at the back of the steam table was not in conduit and had exposed splices.