OSHA Inspection: MOUNTAIN LAKES BAGEL INC.

Issued

Aug 26, 2015

Abate by

Sep 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:     a) Facility         Employees were exposed to a tripping hazard from conduit installed on the floor along the aisle behind the counter.    Violation observed on or about 06/30/15.

Issued

Aug 26, 2015

Abate by

Sep 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:    a) Facility    Employees exposed to flammable materials such as Chef's Quality Pan Spray Oil were not protected from ignition of flammable vapors posed by open flames and radiant heat generated by the grill.    Violation occurred on or about 06/20/15.

Issued

Aug 26, 2015

Abate by

Sep 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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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    The employer did not ensure that employees use eye protection when using caustic liquids such as Grill & Oven Cleaner which contains sodium hydroxide and has a pH of 14.0.    Violation occurred on or about 06/30/15.

Issued

Aug 26, 2015

Abate by

Sep 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 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    An emergency eyewash was not provided in the area while employees mix and use Grill and Oven Cleaner which contains sodium hydroxide and, as a concentrate, has a pH of 14.0.    Violation occurred on or about 06/30/15.

Issued

Aug 26, 2015

Abate by

Sep 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Facility        A relocatable power tap was used as permanent wiring to power a Bunn coffee machine and a cappuccino machine.    Violation observed on or about 06/30/2015.

Issued

Aug 26, 2015

Abate by

Oct 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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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:    a) Facility    The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, isobutene found in Chef's Quality Pan Spray Oil and sodium hydroxide found in Swell Grill, Oven and Fat Fry Cleaner.    Violation occurred on or about 07/09/15.

Issued

Aug 26, 2015

Abate by

Oct 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a) Facility  The employer did not have a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical such as, but not limited to, isobutane found in Chef's Quality Oil Based Pan Spray and sodium hydroxide found in Swell Grill, Oven and Fat Fry Cleaner.  Violation occurred on or about 07/09/15.

Issued

Aug 26, 2015

Abate by

Oct 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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  The employer did not provide training for employees exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, isobutene found in Chef's Quality Pan Spray Oil and sodium hydroxide found in Swell Grill, Oven and Fat Fry Cleaner.  Violation occurred on or about 07/09/15.

Issued

Aug 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours:    a) Facility    The employer did not report to OSHA an in-patient hospitalization of a worker who sustained serious burn injuries on 06/20/15.    Violation occurred on or about 06/30/15.