OSHA Inspection: REINHART FOODSERVICE, L.L.C.

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:    Chemical Storage Room:    Employee(s) who handle concentrated hazardous cleaning products such as Pro Power quaternary sanitizer, Heavy Duty Bowl Cleaner and Power Scrub floor cleaner, were not provided gloves that provided adequate protection.

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    Dry Goods Storage Annex:    Aisle L:  Suitable flushing facilities for eyes and face were not provided for employees who were exposed to corrosive liquids such as Pro Power Pot & Pan cleaner, heavy duty degreaser, Shurguard Ultimate, Low Temperature Dishwashing Detergent, and Encapsulated dish washing machine detergent.

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

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:    Establishment:    Employee(s) who perform housekeeping were not provided effective information and training on the cleaning products used.