OSHA Inspection: BIG CAT, INC.

Issued

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    a) Kitchen area: On June 3, 2013 and at times prior, employees were protected from eye injuries by being provided with and required to wear eye protection while using corrosive cleaning and sanitizing products including but not limited to "EcoLab CBC Plus" which is corrosive and the MSDS states that chemical splash goggles are required when using.

Issued

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    a) Kitchen area: On June 3, 2013 and at times prior, employees were protected from hand injuries by being provided with and required to wear the correct protection while using corrosive cleaning and sanitizing products including but not limited to "EcoLab CBC Plus" which is corrosive and the MSDS states that chemical chemical impervious gloves are required when using. The employer provided food service grade latex gloves.

Issued

2013-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

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) Kitchen area: On June 3, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals used to clean and sanitize the work area including but not limited to "EcoLab CBC Plus". The employer did not have a hazard communication program that addresses labeling and warnings, safety data sheets and employee information and training.