OSHA Inspection: SPECIAL AMERICA'S BBQ INC.

Issued

2016-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1071.00 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:   On or about June 30, 2016, at the packaging A area of the above addressed jobsite, employees who performed cleaning and/or sanitation of equipment were exposed to chemical burns from corrosive cleaning agents, due to not being provided with suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body.

Issued

2016-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $1071.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  On or about June 30, 2016, at the maintenance storage area of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (Ryobi, Model BH615) that was not anchored to prevent walking or movement.

Issued

2016-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  On or about June 30, 2016, at the maintenance storage area of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (Ryobi, Model BH615) that had its right side workrest placed at 1/4" from the wheel.

Issued

2016-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  On or about June 30, 2016, at the maintenance storage area of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (Ryobi, Model BH615) that had its right side tongue guard bent.

Issued

2016-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a.  On or about June 30, 2016, at the receiving area of the above addressed jobsite, a floor polishing machine (i.e. Global) lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.   b.  On or about June 30, 2016, at the receiving area of the above addressed jobsite, an extension cord lacked a ground prong on its male attachment plug, exposing an employee to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2016-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(vii): A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it was to be attended while in use (for example, portable tools) did not have an enclosure that was weatherproof when the attachment plug cap was removed:    On or about June 30 2016, at the kitchen of the above addressed jobsite, an electrical receptacle lacked a waterproof cover when installed in an area where water hoses were used for cleaning and/or sanitizing equipment, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2016-07-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:  On or about June 30, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees who performed cleaning and/or sanitation using hazardous chemicals lacked knowledge of location and availability of employer's hazard communication program and safety data sheets.