OSHA Inspection: THE BREW KETTLE

Issued

Jul 8, 2015

Abate by

Aug 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1):  The employer had not provided an educational program to train the employees with the general principles of fire extinguishing use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:    On or about April 24, 2015 the employer had not provided the training required to the workers on site who may be required to assist or extinguish small, incipient fires in the brewing area

Issued

Jul 8, 2015

Abate by

Aug 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer had not developed, implemented, or maintained a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section will be met:    On or about April 24, 2015, the employer had not compiled and made available to the workers a written hazard communication program for such hazardous materials/chemicals as, but not limited to the detergents, disinfectants, and other general brewing related chemicals in use onsite.

Issued

Jul 8, 2015

Abate by

Aug 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):  Employee training did not include at least an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer and the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  On or about April 24, 2015, the employer had not provided the detailed training as required for such hazardous materials/chemicals as, but not limited to the detergents, disinfectants, and other general brewing related chemicals in use onsite.

Issued

Jul 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The required workplace hazard assessment was not certified as being performed, identifying the person completing the assessment, and written certification of the date of the assessment:    On or about April 3, 2015 the workplace assessment, designed to identify personal protective equipment (PPE) needed by employees to prevent injury, was not performed.      NOTE:  The assessment shall be written, titled, dated and certified by signature.  The required documented training shall include the following:      1)      When PPE is necessary;  2)      What PPE is necessary;  3)      Limitations of the PPE;  4)      How to properly wear and use the PPE, and  5)      Inspection and care of the PPE