OSHA Inspection: DC FAST FOOD, INC.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a) Rear Exit - Emergency exit door was provided with a key operated dead bolt lock that was in the locked position, exposing employees to an entrapment hazard, on or about 06/09/2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): The exit access went through a room that could be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit discharge:   a) Rear Exit - Employees were required to enter into a restroom to gain access to an emergency exit door, on or about 06/09/2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 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:  a) Facility - A hazard assessment was not conducted as evidenced by employees using Q-25 Chlorinated Cleaning Sanitizer and not wearing eye and hand protection, on or about 06/09/2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a) Facility - Employees were mixing and using Q-25 Chlorinated Cleaner Sanitizer which was a corrosive material and not wearing eye protection, on or about 06/09/2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a) Facility - Employees were mixing and using Q-25 Chlorinated Cleaner Sanitizer which was a corrosive material and not wearing hand protection, on or about 06/09/2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 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:  a) Facility - Employees were using Q-25 Chlorinated Cleaning Sanitizer, which was a corrosive material, to clean food prepping surfaces and an eye wash station was not provided, on or about 06/09/2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  a) Facility - Managers were advised to use portable fire extinguishers in the event of small fires, and the two provided extinguisher operating gauges indicated that the extinguishers were not charged, on or about 06/09/2014.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) Facility - Managers were advised to use portable fire extinguishers in the event of small fires, and the two provided ABC type portable extinguishers were last inspected in August 2012, on or about 06/09/2014.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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:  a) Facility - Employees were not provided with training regarding the use of hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to to; Q-25 Chlorinated Cleaner Sanitizer, which was a corrosive material, on or about 06/09/2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  a) Managers Office - A filing cabinet was stored in front of an electrical service panel blocking access, on or about 06/09/2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.