OSHA Inspection: NORTHEAST FOODS LLC

Issued

2021-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8290.00 · Current $4145.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to thermal burns:  Kitchen:  On October 16, 2020  an employee drained hot oil  from a Frymaster deep fat fryer into a plastic bucket. The bucket broke split open , spilling hot oil  onto the employees shoes resulting in burns to the feet.

Issued

2021-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  Kitchen: Protective equipment including foot covers, apron, and eye protection were not worn by employees when draining out and disposing of hot oil from the Frymaster deep fat fryer.  On October 16, 2020  an employee drained hot oil  from a the fryer into a plastic bucket without the use of protective equipment. The bucket broke open, spilling hot oil and causing burns to the feet.