OSHA Inspection: RMH FRANCHISE CORPORATION

Issued

Mar 16, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:       Jobsite- Applebees Restaurant Kitchen: Where employees use chemicals, such as, but not limited to, DIP IT XP, CLOROX, GREASE EXXPRESS HIGH TEMP GRILL CLEANER, the employer is failing to ensure that the written workplace hazard assessment was done for employees required to perform cleaning duties where chemical splashing hazards were present or likely to be present.      Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 16, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:       Jobsite- Applebees Restaurant Kitchen: Where employees use chemicals, such as, but not limited to, DIP IT XP, CLOROX, GREASE EXXPRESS HIGH TEMP GRILL CLEANER, the employer is failing to ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection, such as, but not limited to, safety goggles or face shield, before exposing them to chemical splashing hazards.      Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 16, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:       Jobsite- Applebees Restaurant Kitchen: Where employees use chemicals, such as, but not limited to, DIP IT XP, CLOROX, GREASE EXXPRESS HIGH TEMP GRILL CLEANER, the employer is failing to ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate hand protection such as, but not limited to, chemical-resistant impervious gloves, before exposing them to chemical splashing hazards.      Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 16, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 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:       Jobsite- Applebees Restaurant Kitchen: Where employees use hazardous corrosive chemicals, such as, but not limited to, DIP IT XP, CLOROX, GREASE EXXPRESS HIGH TEMP GRILL CLEANER, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided for immediate emergency use.      Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 16, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not comply a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:       Jobsite- Applebees Restaurant Kitchen: The employer is failing to comply a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, such as, but not limited to, DIP IT XP, CLOROX, GREASE EXXPRESS HIGH TEMP GRILL CLEANER, using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.      Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Mar 16, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

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:       Jobsite- Applebees Restaurant Kitchen: The employer is failing to provide employees, required to perform cleaning duties, training to recognize, evaluate and control exposure to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, DIP IT XP, CLOROX, GREASE EXXPRESS HIGH TEMP GRILL CLEANER.      Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.