OSHA Inspection: NADINE FOOD CORPORATION

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    A.) On or about Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 99-10 Astoria Boulevard, Corona, NY 11369    An emergency exit door located in the rear of the building (Meat Department) was missing an "Exit" sign.    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  A.) On or about Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 99-10 Astoria Boulevard, Corona, NY 11369, Rear Emergency Exit Door (99th Street)  An "Not an Exit" sign was missing from a door that could be mistaken for an exit in the event of a fire and/or other emergency.  ABATEMENT VERFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  A.) On or about Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 99-10 Astoria Boulevard, Corona, NY 11369 (2nd Floor Stairwell & 1st Floor Main Exit Door  Emergency exit signs inside of the building were not illuminated.  ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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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.) On or about Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 99-10 Astoria Boulevard, Corona, NY 11369    The employer failed to provide employees that are required to use corrosive chemicals (i.e. Bleach and Sani T-10) to perform their job duties (i.e. cleaning of meat department equipment) with proper eye and face protection exposing employees to hazards associated with chemical splashes.    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    Instance A: On or about Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Meat Department), 99-10 Astoria Boulevard, Corona, NY 11369 (Biro MFG Co. BandSaw Serial Number # 42961    Instance B: On or about Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Meat Department), 99-10 Astoria Boulevard, Corona, NY 11369 Biro MFG Co. Bandsaw Serial Number # 55022)    Unused portions of vertical meat saws used by employees inside of the meat department were missing guards and/or enclosures around the unused blade portions exposing employees to amputation hazards.     ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHAForm 300A or equivalent) was not created, certified, or posted:    A.) On or about Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 99-01 Astoria Boulevard, Corona, NY 11369    The employer failed to post the OSHA 300A form or an equivalent during the period of February 1 throughout April 30 for the 2012 calender year.    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets may not be used unless the shell is grounded.  A.) On or about Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 99-10 Astoria Boulevard, Corona, NY 11369  A lamp used for general illumination in the basement of the building was unprotected exposing employees to electrical hazards.  ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.) On or about Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 99-01 Astoria Boulevard, Corona, NY 11369  The employer failed to develop, implement and maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program for employees that are required to use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to; bleach and Sani T-10 while performing their job duties (i.e. cleaning of equipment in the meat & deli departments).  ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  A.) On or about Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 99-10 Astoria Boulevard, Corona, NY 11369  The employer failed to ensure material safety data sheets were readily accessible to employees that are required to use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to bleach and Sani T-10 to perform their job duties (i.e. cleaning of equipment and preparation room floors).  ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.) On or about Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 99-10 Astoria Boulevard, Corona, NY 11369  The employer failed to provide effective information and training to employees that are required to use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to, bleach and Sani T-10 to perform their job duties (i.e. cleaning of equipment and preparation room floors).  ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19