OSHA Inspection: BAGEL CHALET, INC.

Issued

Mar 25, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced

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:    a) Workplace - Employees were using and were exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, Liquefied petroleum natural gas blend used in products such as, but not limited to, Wesson Crystal Baking Spray, Vegetable Oil to spray on the hot surface of the Bakers Pride, Model # HDMG2436, Serial # 25105259985, Gas Griddle. The employer did not maintain a written Hazard communication program for employee information and training; on or about 12/15/12.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:    The Written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employers employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:    a.	Labeling and other forms or warnings:    Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs, and the name and address of the manufacturer, importer or other responsible party;    b.	A list of inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the workplace must be compiled and maintained as part of the employers written Hazard Communication Program;    c.	Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available to all employee(s) on all shifts;    d.	The employers Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program must be based upon the employers written Hazard Communication Program. The training for the employee(s) must include at least:    Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.    The physical and health hazard in the work area.    The measure employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.     The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labeling system used, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information,    e.	Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks must also be addressed in the employers written program; and    f.	The employers written Hazard Communication Program must be available upon request.

Issued

Mar 25, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

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:    a) Workplace - Employees were using and were exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, Liquefied petroleum natural gas blend used in products such as, but not limited to, Wesson Crystal Baking Spray, Vegetable Oil to spray on the hot surface of the Bakers Pride, Model # HDMG2436, Serial # 25105259985, Gas Griddle. The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for the Wesson Crystal, Baking Spray, Vegetable oil; on or about 12/15/12.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 25, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

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:    a) Workplace - Employees were using and were exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, Liquefied petroleum natural gas blend used in products such as, but not limited to, Wesson Crystal Baking Spray, Vegetable Oil to spray on the hot surface of the Bakers Pride, Model # HDMG2436, Serial # 25105259985, Gas Griddle. The employees did not recognize the hazard and means to correct the hazard. The employees were not trained; on or about 12/15/12.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.