OSHA Inspection: NEW ENGLAND DONUTS LLC

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(a):  The emergency action plan required by 29 CFR 1910.157(a) or (b) when the employer has elected to partially or totally evacuate the workplace in the event of a fire emergency, or required by 29 CFR 1910.160(c)(1), did not cover the designated actions that the employer or employees must take to ensure employee safety from the fire and other emergencies:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer, who had elected to have a total workplace evacuation did not establish and implement an emergency evacuation plan.

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.39(a): The fire prevention plan required by 29 CFR 1910.157(a) or (b) where the employer had elected to partially or totally evacuate the workplace in the event of a fire emergency was not in place:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer, who had elected to have a total workplace evacuation did not develop and implement a fire prevention plan.

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer had not conducted a Workplace Hazard Assessment to determine the necessity and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the employees.

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employees, required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) were not trained in the Workplace Hazard Assessment pertaining to appropriately use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings with strain relief so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The outer sheathings of the flexible cords of the Hot Chocolate and Grinder Bunn machines were separated from the fittings on the machines.

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,500 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:  The employer had not developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication program where employees were required to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) P&G Liquid Floor cleaner, Spic and Span, Disinfecting All Purpose Spray and Glass cleaner.

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  The employer did not provide information and training on Hazard Communication program to employees who were required to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) P&G Liquid Floor cleaner, Spic and Span, Disinfecting All Purpose Spray and Glass cleaner.

Issued

Aug 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): At the end of each calendar year an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 log was not completed in detail.    ESTABLISHMENT:  The OSHA 300A Summary of Injuries and Illnesses form for the year of 2013 was not created as required by this standard.