OSHA Inspection: WENDY'S RESTAURANT

Issued

Jan 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,340 · Current $2,340

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(1):Each exit route must be adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route.  On October 22, 2021, the emergency lighting fixture outside of the manager's office was in disrepair and would not adequately light the exit route in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Jan 12, 2022

Abate by

Feb 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,681 · Current $4,681

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(6): Deteriorating agents. Unless identified for use in the operating environment, no conductors or equipment shall be located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that have a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures.  On October 22, 2021, a cord, plug, and outlet behind the fryer was coated with excessive cooking oil buildup from oil that had been expelled from the fryer and exposed employees to potential shock and fire hazards.

Issued

Jan 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(vi)(B):A three foot minimum clearance was not maintained for headroom of working spaces about service equipment, switchboards, panel boards, or motor control centers.  On or about October 22, 2021, three electrical panels in the manager's officer did not have a three foot minimum clearance.

Issued

Jan 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(ii):If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service, and no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made.  a.  On or about October 22, 2021, a defective cord was in use on the food heater on the drive-thru side of the food preparation line, exposing employees to contact with electrical current.  The cord for the food heater had a strain relief issue where the protective jacket had been pulled back from the conductors.   b.   On or about October 22, 2021, a defective cord was in use on the food heater on the side opposite of the drive-thru preparation line, exposing employees to contact with electrical current.  The cord for the food heater was missing the equipment grounding conductor pin and showed a strain relief issue where the protective jacket had been pulled back from the conductors.