OSHA Inspection: THE PEACHED TORTILLA MOBILE, LLC

Issued

2014-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of a flash fire from a build up of flammable gas.    On or about November 4, 2014 and at times thereafter, two separate employees on two consecutive days turned on a Vulcan V60F conventional gas oven where a faulty thermomagnetic safety valve allowed the collection of flammable gas and a subsequent ignition from a burner above when the door was opened.  Employees were exposed to the flash fire hazard from a build-up of flammable gas.

Issued

2014-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.    On or about 17 September 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees are expected to use portable fire extinguishers as a means to eliminate incipient stage fires without the employer providing training, exposing employees to various fire hazards.

Issued

2014-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift.  On or about 17 November 2014, and at times prior thereto, safety data sheets for hazardous materials in the worksite were not accessible to employees exposing employees to various hazards associated with cleaning and sanitizing which include skin irritation, infections, burns, and respiratory harm.