OSHA Inspection: ARAL MANAGEMENT GROUP

Issued

Mar 30, 2017

Abate by

Apr 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided when practicable.    Location: In Back Dishwashing Area and In Front of Soda Machine    Employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards because the floor was wet in front of soda machine, and, in the following places in the back dishwashing area: in front of the ice machine, near the mop bucket, and in front of the dishwashing machine.  Mats were not in place where necessary, and the number on hand was insufficient.

Issued

Mar 30, 2017

Abate by

Apr 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  Location: Back Dishwashing Area  Employees were exposed to skin and eye irritation and burns because they did not wear the proper gloves and safety glasses while using dishwashing and floor cleaning products containing corrosive chemicals:  1)63-Alkaline Bathroom Cleaner & Disinfectant with Ammonium chloride comnpounds, Ethylenediamine Tetraacetate, and Ethoxylated alcohols (Corrosive) 2) Swisher Citrus Power Floor Cleaner with Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Sensitizer) 3) Swisher Super B Detergent for Pots and Pans with Ethanolamine (Corrosive) 4) Clear Sanitizer for Pots and Pans-Severe Skin and Eye Irritant

Issued

Mar 30, 2017

Abate by

Apr 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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).  Location: Back Dishwashing Area, all Restaurant Floors, and Bathrooms  Employees were exposed to skin and eye irritation and burns because the employer had not properly assessed the workplace for hazards and selected/have each employee use appropriate gloves and safety glasses while using dishwashing, bathroom, and floor cleaning products containing corrosive chemicals:  1)63-Alkaline Bathroom Cleaner & Disinfectant with Ammonium chloride compounds, Ethylenediamine Tetraacetate, and Ethoxylated alcohols (Corrosive) 2) Swisher Citrus Power Floor Cleaner with Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Sensitizer) 3) Swisher Super B Detergent for Pots and Pans with Ethanolamine (Corrosive) 4) Clear Sanitizer for Pots and Pans-Severe Skin and Eye Irritant

Issued

Mar 30, 2017

Abate by

Apr 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:   Employees lacked knowledge of the specific hazards of the chemicals they were using, and the appropriate ways to protect themselves, because effective and chemical-specific training was not provided to all employees.    1) 63-Alkaline Bathroom Cleaner & Disinfectant with Ammonium chloride compounds, Ethylenediamine Tetraacetate, and Ethoxylated alcohols (Corrosive) 2) Swisher Citrus Power Floor Cleaner with Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Sensitizer) 3) Swisher Super B Detergent for Pots and Pans with Ethanolamine (Corrosive) 4) Clear Sanitizer for Pots and Pans-(Severe Skin and Eye Irritant)