OSHA Inspection: KAM CENTER SPECIALTY CORP

Issued

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided when practicable:    a)  In the kitchen, where the floor was not maintained in a dry condition.  The dishwashing machine was leaking water onto the floor where the employees were standing.  This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2625.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:     a)  At the facility, in the kitchen, where the breakers on the main switchboard electrical panel were not labeled to indicate the breaker's function.  This condition exposed the employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    a)  At the facility, in the kitchen area, where a ladder and cart was stored in front of the Westinghouse main switchboard panel.  This condition exposed employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iii): Internal parts of electrical equipment, including busbars, wiring terminals, insulators, and other surfaces, were not protected from being damaged or contaminated by foreign materials such as paint, plaster, cleaners, abrasives, or corrosive residues:    a)  At the facility, in the kitchen area, where the electrical receptacales on the stainless steel preparation table were inundated with grease and food debris.  This condition exposed the employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:     a)  In the kitchen, on the stainless steel food preparation table, where the electrical receptacles near the sink area were not equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter.  This condition exposed the employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $525.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1 and April 30:    a)  At the facility, where the employer did not have the post the OSHA 300A Log (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) for review.