OSHA Inspection: CRUST FOODS LLC.

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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;  (A) On or about February 22, 2023 at 37-21 29th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101  Employees required to use hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, bleach,  while cleaning and sanitizing building floors and surfaces were not provided with appropriate eye protection.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(4):Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  A) On or about February 22, 2022 at 37-21 29th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101  An emergency exit sign was observed to be not illuminated prevented the prompt and safe egress of employees from the building in the event of a fire and/or other emergency.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about February 22, 2023 at 37-21 29th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101   An electrical panel located within the warehouse was observed to be blocked and obstructed by a metal shelving unit.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  A.) On or about February 22, 2023 a5 37-21 29th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101  The employer failed to develop, implement and maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program for employees that are required to use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to bleach, window cleaner and HDX all purpose cleaner while cleaning building surfaces and floors.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  A.) On or about February 22, 2023 at 37-21 29th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101   The employer failed to ensure safety data sheets were readily accessible to employees that are required to use hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, bleach, window cleaner and HDX all purpose cleaner during the cleaning of building surfaces and floors.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  A.) On or about February 22, 2023 at 37-21 29th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101  The employer failed to provide effective information and training to employees that are required to use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to;  bleach, window cleaner and HDX all purpose cleaner during the cleaning and sanitizing of building surfaces and floors.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19