OSHA Inspection: TEA WITH TRACY, LLC

Issued

2023-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1)(i):The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  320 Center Rock Green, Oxford, CT:  On and before July 29, 2023, the employer had not assessed the hazards to employees' eyes and hands when handling hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach, Scale Away detergent, Hy Pro detergent, and Uni-Kleen Low Temp detergent.

Issued

2023-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  320 Center Rock Green, Oxford, CT:  On or about July 29, 2023, employees used dishwashing and sanitizing chemicals, including but not limited to Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach, Scale Away detergent, Hy Pro detergent, and Uni-Kleen Low Temp detergent.  Employees were not provided with goggles, safety glasses, or face shields to protect them from getting chemicals in their eyes.

Issued

2023-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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.  320 Center Rock Green, Oxford, CT: On or about July 29, 2023, employees used dishwashing and sanitizing chemicals, including but not limited to Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach, Scale Away detergent, Hy Pro detergent, and Uni-Kleen Low Temp detergent.  Employees were not provided with chemical impervious gloves to protect them from contact with hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2023-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  320 Center Rock Green, Oxford, CT:  On and before July 29, 2023, the employer had not implemented a written hazard communication program.  Employees used dishwashing and sanitizing chemicals, including but not limited to Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach, Scale Away detergent, Hy Pro detergent, and Uni-Kleen Low Temp detergent without a written program in place.

Issued

2023-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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.  320 Center Rock Green, Oxford, CT :  On and before July 29, 2023, the employer had not compiled a list of all hazardous chemicals known to be present at the workplace.  Employees used dishwashing and sanitizing chemicals, including but not limited to Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach, Scale Away detergent, Hy Pro detergent, and Uni-Kleen Low Temp detergent.

Issued

2023-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provided at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals:  320 Center Rock Green, Oxford, CT:  On February 21, 2023, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals was labeled, tagged or marked.  One spray bottle, that contained a concentration of Hy Pro detergent, did not have any label, tag or marking to identify the material or provide information regarding the hazards of the Hydrogen Peroxide-containing product.

Issued

2023-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  320 Center Rock Green, Oxford, CT :  On and before February 21, 2023, the employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical used, including but not limited to, Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach, Scale Away detergent, Hy Pro detergent, and Uni-Kleen Low Temp detergent.

Issued

2023-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  320 Center Rock Green, Oxford, CT:  On and before July 21, 2023, the employer had not provided training to employees on hazardous chemicals used in their work area.  Employees utilized a variety of hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to, Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach, Scale Away detergent, Hy Pro detergent, and Uni-Kleen Low Temp detergent.