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OSHA Inspection: RESTAURANT HOODS AND VENTILATION SPECIALISTS, INC.

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of RESTAURANT HOODS AND VENTILATION SPECIALISTS, INC. in 16 WHIPPLE STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01607 (NAICS 423440). OSHA activity number 341540615.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
16 WHIPPLE STREET
City
WORCESTER
State
MA
ZIP
01607
Mailing
16 WHIPPLE STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01607
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
423440
Employees
3
Ownership type
Private (A)

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.132 D01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2016
Abate by
Sep 14, 2016
Penalty
Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).     Restaurant Hoods and Ventilation Specialists, Inc. 16 Whipple Street. Worcester, MA 01607: On or about June 10, 2016, the employer did not assess workplace hazards to determine the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Recent events (3)
  • · F (S) $1200
  • · C (S) $2400
  • · Z (S) $2400

1910.133 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2016
Abate by
Sep 14, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall 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.    Restaurant Hoods and Ventilation Specialists, Inc. 16 Whipple Street. Worcester, MA 01607: On or about June 10, 2016, the employer did not provide chemical safety glasses with the face shield when he was working with Hood Monster.
Recent events (3)
  • · F (S) $0
  • · C (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $0

1910.1200 E01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2016
Abate by
Sep 14, 2016
Penalty
Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.    Restaurant Hoods and Ventilation Specialists, Inc. 16 Whipple Street. Worcester, MA 01607: On or about June 10, 2016, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program. Employees have been utilizing following chemical products on daily basis:    Hood Monster Kitchen Vent Hood & Exhaust Duct Cleaner  SWELL- Grill, Oven & Fat Fry Cleaner
Recent events (3)
  • · F (S) $1200
  • · C (S) $2400
  • · Z (S) $2400

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 341540615.

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