OSHA Inspection: K.A. FICHANDLER, LLC

Issued

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  Bakery:  On, or about, August 31, 2015, the company had not conducted a personal protective equipment hazard assessment to determine what personal protective equipment was required to be worn by employees to protect against chemical hazards such as corrosive liquids and irritants and also hot cleaning liquids when cleaning the grill.

Issued

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:     Bakery:  On, or about, August 31, 2015, employees were not provided with and required to wear protective eye equipment when using corrosive cleaners such as Clorox Germicidal Bleach and Like Magic Degreaser and when cleaning the grill using 3M Scotch-Brite Clean Griddle No. 700.

Issued

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  Bakery:  On, or about, August 31, 2015, employees were not provided with and required to wear chemical resistant gloves when using corrosive and irritating cleaners such as Clorox Germicidal Bleach, Like Magic Degreaser and 3M Scotch-Brite Clean Griddle No. 700.  The only gloves provided for use were synthetic disposable food preparation gloves.

Issued

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  Kitchen Area:  On, or about, August 27, 2015, the employer had not developed and implemented a lockout/tagout program to protect employees while maintaining and cleaning food service equipment.  An employee suffered severe finger lacerations while unjamming a Berkel Model 829A food slicer.

Issued

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1300.00 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:  Bakery:  On, or about, August 31, 2015, an eyewash was not provided in the work area where corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, Clorox Germicidal Bleach and Like Magic degreaser were used.

Issued

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1040.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  Bakery:  On, or about, August 31, 2015, the company had not developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication Program to inform and train employees regarding the safe use and handling of cleaning chemicals.  Corrosive chemical such as, but not limited to, Clorox Germicidal Bleach and Like Magic Degreaser, were provided for use.  Also, 3M Scotch-Brite Quick Clean Griddle Liquid No. 700, an irritant, was provided for use.

Issued

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): Identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein; and,  Bakery:  On, or about, August 31, 2015, spray containers labeled as Clorox Green Works actually contained a solution of bleach and water.

Issued

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  Bakery:  On, or about, August 31, 2015, spray bottles that contained a bleach solution were not marked or labeled to show the hazard warning associated with the chemical.  The bottles had the label for the original cleaner they contained, Clorox Green Works.