OSHA Inspection: LOS CUATES, INC

Issued

2023-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $2678.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  At the facility, at 45 Belmont St MA. Northborough, MA on or around October 20, 2022, employees working at Casa Vallarta Restaurant in Northborough, MA are exposed to health hazards due to exposure to vermin feces throughout the working areas, mold and mildew in the icemaker and standing gray water in the basement, storage room and the main kitchen of the restaurant.

Issued

2023-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $3572.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  45 Belmont Street, Northborough, MA: On October 20, 2022 and at times prior emergency exit route from basement to the outside was obstructed with shelving and chairs placed in exit route in front of the exit door. Additionally, the exit door could not be fully opened due to automobile tires stored in the exit stairwell directly behind the door.

Issued

2023-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.159(c)(10): The minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches between automatic sprinkler systems sprinklers and the material below was not maintained:  45 Belmont Street, Northborough, MA: On October 20, 2022 and at times prior the minimum vertical clearance of 18  inches was not maintained for multiple automatic sprinkler system sprinklers due to material being stored on racks in the lower level of restaurant.

Issued

2023-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $4285.00 Reduced

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:  45 Belmont Street, Northborough, MA: On October 20, 2022 and at times prior, power strips were not directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle. Power strips in multiple areas were daisy chained together and plugged into another power strip instead of a wall outlet.

Issued

2023-02-08 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:  45 Belmont Street, Northborough, MA: On October 20, 2022 and at times prior, employees were exposed to electric shock and fire hazards due to multiple electrical panels blocked by the storage of tables, chairs, and other supplies and equipment.

Issued

2023-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $4465.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(b)(2):Outlet devices had an ampere rating less than the load being served:  45 Belmont Street, Northborough, MA: On October 20, 2022 and at times prior, portable space heaters were plugged into power strips and not directly plugged into a wall outlet. The power strips were not designed for the amperage ratings of the space heaters.

Issued

2023-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  45 Belmont Street, Northborough, MA: On October 20, 2022 and at times prior several junction boxes in the downstairs area of the restaurant were missing covers exposing employees to shock and electrocution hazards.

Issued

2023-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii).  At the facility, at 45 Belmont St MA. Northborough, MA on or around October 20, 2022, employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals such as Low Temp Rinse and Low Temp Sani while working as dishwashers in the main kitchen of the restaurant and the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2023-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  At the facility, at 45 Belmont St Springfield, MA:  On or about October 20, 2022, the employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet. Hazardous chemicals included but were not limited to Low Temp Sanitizer, Low Temp Rinse Dishwasher Additive and Glitter Stainless Steel Polish.

Issued

2023-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:  In the facility at 45 Belmont St Northborough, MA the employer did not ensure that dishwashing employees were provided with information as to the location of the written hazard communication program, and safety data sheets including but not limited to Low Temp Sanitizer, Glitter Oven Cleaner and Chlor-Glo.   The dishwashing employees utilize these hazardous and corrosive chemicals everyday, while operating the dishwashing machine and cleaning the dishes in the kitchen area.