OSHA Inspection: KAMAL CORPORATION

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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.) On or about Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 30-08 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11108    An emergency exit route (Stairwell A) was measured to be 19 inches wide at all points.    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  A.) Instance 1: On or about Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 30-08 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (31st Street Emergency Exit Route)  An emergency exit door was blocked with cardboard boxes and additional food items preventing prompt and safe egress of employees from the building in the event of a fire and/or other emergency.  B.) Instance 2: On or about Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 30-08 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (Produce Department)  An emergency exit door located in the produce department was blocked with cardboard boxes and additional food items preventing prompt and safe egress of employees from the building in the event of a fire and/or other emergency.  ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Sep 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 30-08 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102  Stairwell A basement emergency exit sign was not illuminated.  ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Sep 23, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

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 Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 30-08 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102    The employer failed to provide employees with eye and face protection that are required to use corrosive chemicals, such as but not limited to, bleach and floor cleaners to perform their job duties (i.e. cleaning of meat preparation room equipment and floors).    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

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:    A.) On or about Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 30-08 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (Meat Preparation Room)    Unused portions of a Biro MFG. vertical meat saw (Serial Number: 32863) located in the basement used by employees during the cutting of various types of meats (i.e. poultry, beef, lamb) was unguarded exposing employees to amputation hazards.    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): 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 Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 30-08 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102    The employer failed to post the OSHA 300A form for calender year 2012 or an equivalent during the period of February 1 throughout April 30.    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 11, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.) On or about Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 30-08 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (Deli Department & Meat Preparation Room)  Two (2) electrical outlet boxes inside of the building were missing a faceplate 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

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.) On or about Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 30-08 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (Deli & Meat Departments)  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 floor cleaner to clean meat preparation room equipment and 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

General-duty citation text

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 Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 30-08 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (Deli & Meat Departments)  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 floor cleaners to perform their job duties (i.e. cleaning of meat prepartion room equipment and 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

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.) On or about Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 30-08 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (Deli & Meat Department)  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 floor cleaner to perform their job duties (i.e. cleaning of meat preparation room equipment and floors).  ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19