OSHA Inspection: ZIAD FOOD CORPORATION

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3000.00 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, April 9, 2013 at 22-20 36th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11106    The employer failed to provide employees eye and face protection that are required to use corrosive chemicals (i.e. cleaning agents, HDLDC-9 and Bleach) to perform their job duties (i.e. cleaning of preparation room equipment and floors).     ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4800.00 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:    A.) On or about Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 22-20 36th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11106, Meat Preparation Area     Unused portions of a Biro MFG Co. (Model Number: 3334) vertical  meat saw blade used by employees during the cutting of various meats (i.e. poultry, beef, lamb) was unguarded exposing employees to amputation hazards.    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $0.00 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, April 9, 2013 at 22-20 36th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11106    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

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  A.) On or about Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 22-20 36th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11106   An emergency exit sign (Basement Door #1) was not illuminated.  ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 22-20 36th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11106 (Deli Department)  Several electrical outlet boxes inside of the building were missing faceplates exposing employees to electrical hazards.      ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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, April 9, 2013 at 22-20 36th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11106  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, HDLDC-9, Pannerific Supreme and Arrex-10 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

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 22-20 36th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11106  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, HDLDC-9, Paneriffic Supreme and Arrex-10) 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

2013-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 22-20 36th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11106  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, HDLDC-9, Panneffic Suprement and Arrex-10, to perform their job duties (i.e. cleaning of meat preparation equipment and floors).  ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19