OSHA Inspection: PERGOM, INC.

Issued

2023-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $7657.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to hot fryolator oil during the cleaning process.   (a) Worksite - Kitchen: On or about 5/20/2023, an employee was exposed to thermal burns while transporting hot cooking oil from a Pilco fryolator in an open non-heat-resistant pan to an exterior oil collection container.

Issued

2023-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9376.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  (a) Worksite - Kitchen Area: On or about 6/13/2023, the employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces were maintained free of hazards when an ice/soda machine leaked water on the floor for approximately 22 months.