OSHA Inspection: SAMMY'S CATERING/ CITY LIFE

Issued

Oct 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:   On or about 7/1/13, the floor next to the Hobart mixer was wet and had standing water from the leaking steamer unit.

Issued

Oct 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  On or about 7/1/13, the employer did not ensure all fire extinguishers had an annual maintenance check.

Issued

Oct 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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:  On or about 7/1/13, during food preparation activities, the employer did not ensure the freight elevator was properly guarded while it was being used to carry personnel to the upper and lower levels of the building.

Issued

Oct 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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:  On or about 7/1/13, the following electrical boxes, located in the kitchen and preparation area, did not have a cover or faceplate installed:    a.       The 110 volt electrical outlet, located near the sink, was missing the faceplate;  b.       The faceplate for the light switch, located above the sink, was damaged and being held together with duct tape.

Issued

Oct 18, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:   Note:  Applies where all employees are expected to fight fires.    On or about 7/1/13, the employer did not have an educational program to train employees on the principles of fire extinguisher use in the workplace and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.    Note:  Employer may exercise one of the following options:    1)  Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the  distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75' to the nearest extinguisher for Class A  fires and 50' to the nearest unit for Class B fires) and provide training and education for all employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire  fighting as required in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR 1910.157 also  apply.    2)   Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1),  designate certain employees to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employee to immediately evacuate upon the sounding of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an  emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(c) and train/educate designated employees per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of  29 CFR 1910.157(d).    3)   Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of  employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy includes an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38 (a) and (b).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107 relating to use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided but no  intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(a) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance and testing of equipment).