OSHA Inspection: THURSDAY'S EATERY INC.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.5(a): 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) Kitchen area, on or prior to 10/23/2012: The employer did not ensure the Henny Penny 8-head pressure fryer(s) were maintained in safe operating condition, exposing employees to contact with hot oil during operation.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1000.00 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, a dry condition:    a) Kitchen area, on or prior to 10/23/2012: -The floor was not kept in a dry condition in that the sink was leaking at the bottom drain, creating a slipping hazard for kitchen employees.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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 will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;     a) Kitchen area, on or about 10/23/2012: Employees did not use personal protective equipment, including but not limited to insulated gloves, heavy-duty apron, and goggles (or face shield) during operation of Henny Penny 8-head pressure fryers, resulting in exposure to burn hazards.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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 area, on or about 10/23/2012:  Employees were not required to use goggles and/or a faceshield for protection from hot oil splash hazards during operation of Henny Penny 8-head pressure fryers, including but not limited to operations such as: morning start up and cleaning.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.     a) Kitchen area, on or about 10/23/2012:  Employees were not required to use protective gloves for protection from burn hazards during operation of Henny Penny 8-head pressure fryers.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    a) Kitchen area, on or prior to 10/23/2012:  The employer did not ensure employees were trained in the use of PPE, including but not limited to insulated gloves, heavy-duty apron, and goggles (or face shield), for protection from burn hazards during operation of Henny Penny 8 head pressure fryers.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:     a) KFC Store #211, 490 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY, on or prior to 10/23/2012:  Employees were not adequately trained to provide appropriate first aid response for severe burn injuries.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:      a) Kitchen area, behind KFC display, on or about 10/23/2012; Four flexible cords were run above the ceiling, concealing possible defects and exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) Kitchen area, near Henny Penny Fryer(s), on or about 10/23/2012: The flexible cord on the filter drain pump was visibly damaged and pulled from its strain relief.    b) Kitchen area, behind KFC display, on or about 10/23/2012:  Flexible cord (yellow) plugged into the outlet behind the display was pulled from its strain relief.

Issued

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.     a) KFC Store #211, 490 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY, on or about 10/23/2012; the employer did not record workplace injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the calendar year 2012.