OSHA Inspection: RUBY'S BAKERY INC.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jun 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    Kitchen, south side - The kitchen floor and passageways were not kept clean in that boxes, cleaning buckets and cooking equipment were disperse all over the floor; on or about 03/28/13.       Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jun 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv): Stairway(s) more than 44 inches wide, but less than 88 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side:    Basement stairwell - Stairway, measuring approximately 48.5 inches in width, did not have one handrail on each enclosed side; on or about 03/28/13.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(3)(vii): Portable ladders were used for other uses than that for which they were intended:    Kitchen, north/west corner  Two sections of extension ladder(s) were laid horizontally and placed on supports to act as shelves. Plywood and other material were stacked onto the ladders for storage; on or about 03/28/13.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jun 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.    a) Storage area, south side - The storage room adjacent to the kitchen contained items placed in the aisle reducing the access to approximately 16 inches; on or about 03/28/13.    b) Kitchen, southeast corner - The access to and from the storage room contained an oven and a refrigerator on either side. The appliances reduced the access to approximately 19.5 inches on; on or about 03/28/13.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jun 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) Kitchen exit, north - An open flame stove was placed in the exit route; on or about 03/28/13.       Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jun 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

1910.37(a)(1)Exit routes was not kept free of explosive or highly flammable furnishings or other decorations.  a) Kitchen exit, north - An open flame stove was placed in the exit route; on or about 03/28/13.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jun 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): The annual maintenace record was not availble to the Assistant Secretary upon request:    Kitchen, north exit - Fire extinguisher was positioned on wall and accessible for employee use. The extinguisher did not have an associated maintenance record; on or about 03/28/13.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jul 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:     Kitchen, north exit - Fire extinguisher was positioned on wall and accessible for employee use. Employees were not provided with an educational program regarding the use of fire extinguishers; on or about 03/28/13.      Abatement Note: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b), which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jun 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.263(e)(1)(viii): Horizontal dough mixer(s) were not equipped with a full enclosure over the bowl while the agitator was in motion:    a) Kitchen - An I. Kalfus Co., C1403, mixer was used without having an enclosure. Employees were exposed to the rotating agitator; on or about 03/28/13.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jun 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Kitchen, center workstation - Electrical outlet boxes were hanging from the ceiling and over a workstation without having been firmly secured; on or about 03/28/13.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jun 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:    a) Kitchen, north wall - Electrical panels were blocked by shelving units, tables and baking supplies. The panels were inaccessible; on or about 03/28/13.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 31, 2013

Abate by

Jun 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    a) Kitchen, north wall - Electrical outlet was secured to wall above a refrigerator. The outlet cover was not secured and did not enclose the installation; on or about 03/28/13.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.