OSHA Inspection: THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN BAKERY, INC.

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) Dough Prep Area: On or about March 24, 2023, the exit route to the exit door was not kept free and unobstructed in that the exit route was reduced in width, by approximately half the width of the door, by a piece of equipment.  (b) Basement Storage Area: On or about March 24, 2023, the exit route from the back of the storeroom near the electrical panels was reduced in width by mobile racks and equipment.

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a) At establishment in washing/disinfection areas where corrosives are used: On or about March 24, 2023, employees using corrosive materials including bleach, to wash and disinfect equipment, were not provided with suitable facilities for flushing of the eyes and body.

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Throughout the Establishment: On or about March 24, 2023, the employer did not develop, implement, or maintain a hazard communication program which describes labelling, safety data sheets (SDS), and employee information and training for hazardous materials  such as, but not limited to, Evap Pow'r-C, Zep Mold Stain and Mildew Stain Remover, and Chlor-Glo Bleach.

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $1000.00 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:   (a) Dough Prep Area: On or about March 24, 2023, the Hobart mixer did not have guards to protect employees from rotating parts.  (b) Basement: On or about March 24, 2023, the Hobart mixer did not did not have guards to protect employees from rotating parts.

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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:  a) Dough Prep Area: On or about March 24, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the electrical enclosure on Hobart Dough Mixer (Model #V-1401) was properly closed exposing employees to shock and burn hazards.  b) Basement Stairwell: On or about March 24, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a light fixture with exposed wiring was enclosed properly exposing employees to shock and burn hazards.

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  a) Basement Electrical Service Area: On or about March 24, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the 400 amp 1-phase 120/240 Volt Service area was not utilized for storage with such items including, but not limited to,  spare motors and signage.

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Basement Finish Pastry Area: On or about March 24, 2023, the employer allowed extension cords to be used as permanent wiring exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2023-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables were used where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  a) Pizza Prep Area: On or about March 24, 2023, the Vemag Pizza Chip power cord was running up into the ceiling, exposing employees to electrical hazards.