OSHA Inspection: BRINKER FLORIDA, INC.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $7,956 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): Ladders were not inspected before the initial use in each work shift, or more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause injury:    a) On or about October 2, 2018, at 8696 NW 13th Terrace, Doral, FL 33126, the employer did not ensure the portable folding 3-step aluminum frame stool ladder was inspected before it was used or at the beginning of each shift, where employees were exposed to fall hazards when working from the unstable portable ladder with missing, bent and/or cracked components. This ladder has missing and/or defaced labels and was in need of deep cleaning to remove grease/debris build up which made the ladder slippery and a hazard for employees using it.    b) On or about October 2, 2018, at 8696 NW 13th Terrace, Doral, FL 33126, the employer did not ensure the 6-foot aluminum A-frame ladder was inspected before it was used or at the beginning of each shift, where employees were exposed to fall hazards when working from the slippery ladder with missing and/or defaced labels. This ladder was in need of deep cleaning to remove grease/debris build up which made the ladder slippery and a hazard for employees using it.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with �1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with �1910.22(d), or replaced:  a) On or about October 2, 2018, at 8696 NW 13th Terrace, Doral, FL 33126, the employer had not tagged and/or removed from service an unstable portable folding 3-step aluminum frame stool ladder with missing, bent and/or cracked components exposing employees to fall hazards when while performing kitchen hood cleaning operations.  b) On or about October 2, 2018, at 8696 NW 13th Terrace, Doral, FL 33126, the employer had not tagged and/or removed from service a 6-foot aluminum A-frame ladder that had missing and/or defaced labels, grease/debris build up which made the ladder slippery exposing employees to fall hazards when while performing kitchen hood cleaning operations.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $7,956 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section, the employer must ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the following: *Guardrail systems; *Safety net systems; *or Personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems:    On or about October 2, 2018, at 8696 NW 13th Terrace, Doral, FL 33126, the employer did not ensure an employee was protected from falling while being exposed to a fall of more than 5 feet when working from the unprotected edge top surface of a Cleveland OES-6.20 Combi Oven-Steamer (SN 1101230001141) to access and clean the overhead hood filters.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): the employer did not ensure each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.  On or about October 2, 2018, at 8696 NW 13th Terrace, Doral, FL 33126, the employer did not ensure an employee who was working less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a dangerous Frymaster FE155CSE Rethermalizer (SN 1503QB0012) with the water vat temperature at 185 degree F, was protected from falling into or onto dangerous equipment and/or ensured that the dangerous equipment was guarded to eliminate the hazard.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Abate by

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $5,683 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    On or about October 2, 2018, at 8696 NW 13th Terrace, Doral, FL 33126, the employer did not  ensure employees were provided appropriate eye and face protection while using hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, Grease Express Fast Foam a corrosive containing Sodium Hydroxide with a (pH 12.78 - 13.78), while performing cleaning of kitchen activities.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Abate by

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,577 · Current $4,546 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s):    On or about October 2, 2018, at 8696 NW 13th Terrace, Doral, FL 33126, the employer did not provide employees with the appropriate hand protection while wearing disposable food-grade vinyl gloves and using hazardous chemicals including but not limited to, Grease Express Fast Foam a corrosive containing Sodium Hydroxide (with a pH 12.78 - 13.78), while when performing kitchen cleaning activities.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $5,683 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 October 2, 2018, at 8696 NW 13th Terrace, Doral, FL 33126, the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes to employees who were required to work with hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to, Grease Express Fast Foam a corrosive containing Sodium Hydroxide with a (pH 12.78 -13.78), while performing kitchen cleaning activities.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Abate by

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $5,683 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:    On or about October 2, 2018, at 8696 NW 13th Terrace, Doral, FL 33126, the employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace for employees exposed to hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to, Grease Express Fast Foam a corrosive containing Sodium Hydroxide with a (pH 12.78 -13.78), while performing kitchen cleaning activities.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Abate by

Mar 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.    On or about October 2, 2018, at 8696 NW 13th Terrace, Doral, FL 33126, the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals for employees who were required to work with hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to, Grease Express Fast Foam a corrosive containing Sodium Hydroxide with a (pH 12.78 -13.78), while performing kitchen cleaning activities.