OSHA Inspection: AMBROS TINONG'S BAKERY INC.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1740.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Kitchen decorating area:  The Hobart mixer, used by employees to mix ingredients, had rotating shafts and blades that were not guarded.  Employees were exposed to the rotating parts hazards.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1740.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  Kitchen oven, right side: There was an unguarded pulley less than seven feet from the floor.  Employees were exposed to caught-in and rotating parts hazards.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)  Kitchen oven, right side: There was an unguarded vertical belt attached to a pulley.  Employees were exposed to caught between hazards from ingoing nip points.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  Kitchen oven, left side: There was an exposed sprocket wheel and chain less than seven feet from the floor.  Employees were exposed to caught-in, rotating part and ingoing nip point hazards.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2818.00 · Current $1973.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  A) Front Retail Space: An industrial refrigerator was missing a cover at foot level, exposing live capped wire.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  B) Employee Break Area: An electrical panel box had its deadfront and cover removed, exposing live wire and breakers.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and were not dead front.   Employee Break Area: An electrical panel had its dead front and cover removed, exposing live wire and breakers.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3315.00 · Current $2321.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed.   Kitchen, near back door, at breaker box for rounder: The conductor entering the panel box was exposed and not covered with conduit.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1740.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.  A) Kitchen, by door to front counter: An outlet box powering a Tiger Rice Cooker and electrical kettle had a missing knockout.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  B) Kitchen, near back door, for Dutchess rounder machine: The breaker box had a missing knockout.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  Kitchen, by sink: K-rated fire extinguisher was not mounted.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section shall be visually inspected monthly.  A. Front retail area: One ABC class fire extinguisher was not monthly inspected.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards of smoke inhalation and burns.  B. Kitchen, by back door: One ABC class fire extinguisher was not monthly inspected.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards of smoke inhalation and burns.  c. Kitchen: One K rated fire extinguisher was not monthly inspected.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards of smoke inhalation and burns.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  A) Kitchen, near the door to the front counter: A relocatable power tap hanging from a wire was used to power a microwave and toaster.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.  B) Kitchen: A white refrigerator was plugged into an extension cord.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  A) Kitchen, near back door, by Dutchess rounder machine: Access to electrical panel was blocked by three 25 kg bags of sugar and a container.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  B) Kitchen, by water heater: Emergency shut off was blocked by storage.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  C) Employee break area: Access to electrical panel was blocked by storage.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(ix): Lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard:  A) Kitchen Employee Break Area by window unit air conditioner: A double fluorescent light fixture was not protected with an appropriate cover.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  B) Kitchen Dishwashing Area: A single bulb light fixture was not protected with an appropriate cover.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  C) Kitchen Area by gated window: A single bulb light fixture was not protected with an appropriate cover.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.