OSHA Inspection: BEN E. KEITH COMPANY

Issued

Aug 4, 2020

Abate by

Sep 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,783 · Current $3,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    On the roof area of the engine room, the employer assigned two (2) employees to perform painting activities without personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, exposing the employees to eye injuries.

Issued

Aug 4, 2020

Abate by

Sep 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.   On the roof area of the engine room, the employer assigned two (2) employees to perform painting activities without personal protective equipment such as gloves, exposing the employees to skin irritation.

Issued

Aug 4, 2020

Abate by

Sep 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,082 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).        At the facility, the employer did not assess the workplace (roof area of the engine room) to determine if hazards were present, or are likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The employees were exposed to eye and skin injuries.

Issued

Aug 4, 2020

Abate by

Sep 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,783 · Current $3,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling.      In the engine room office, the employer daisy chained power strips not in accordance with the UL listings, exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards.