OSHA Inspection: CANAL FISH AND LOBSTER, INC.

Issued

Sep 12, 2014

Abate by

Jan 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:     Kitchen:  Employer did not provide and ensure the use of lids for the fry vats while the fryers were not in use. An employee received a thermal burn when a portion of the employee's body fell into a fryer that was not in use after losing balance.

Issued

Sep 12, 2014

Abate by

Jan 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    Establishment:    Employer did not conduct an adequate personal protective equipment assessment and provide appropriate personal protective equipment for employees exposed to thermal and chemical irritation and burns while engaging in operations such as using and cleaning the hot oil fryers and cleaning/sanitizing cooking utensils and surfaces.

Issued

Sep 12, 2014

Abate by

Jan 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $510 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:    Establishment:    Employer did not develop and implement a Hazard Communication Program as required by this section that included requirements such as a written program, employee information and training and labeling system for employees who were exposed to various cleaning products (some corrosive) such as Heavy-Duty Degreaser, Pine Klene liquid, Quaternary Sanitizer and Oven & Grill Cleaner.