OSHA Inspection: HOOD AND DUCT CLEANING LLC

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a) On June 28, 2023, and at times prior to; the employer required the use of N95 respirators during the cleaning and sanitizing of commercial kitchen hoods using a caustic custom blend of Potassium Hydroxide Flake 90% - CAS # 1310-58-3 and Sodium Hydroxide 50% - CAS # 1310-73-2.  Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:   a) On June 28, 2023, and at times prior to; the employer required the use of N95 respirators during the cleaning and sanitizing of commercial kitchen hoods. Employees apply a custom blend of Potassium Hydroxide Flake 90% - CAS # 1310-58-3 and Sodium Hydroxide 50% - CAS # 1310-73-2 using a 1-gallon sprayer.  The Safety Data Sheet for Potassium Hydroxide Flake 90% - CAS # 1310-58-3 states: Dust production - dust mask with filter type P3. Self-contained breathing apparatus if conc. in air > 1 vol %. The Safety Data Sheet for Sodium Hydroxide 50% - CAS # 1310-73-2 states: Respiratory protection - wear gas mask with filter type B if conc. in air > exposure limit.   Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:   a) On June 28, 2023, and at times prior to; the employer required the use of N95 respirators during the cleaning and sanitizing of commercial kitchen hoods using a caustic custom blend of Potassium Hydroxide Flake 90% - CAS # 1310-58-3 and Sodium Hydroxide 50% - CAS # 1310-73-2.  Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:   a) On June 28, 2023, and at times prior to; the employer required the use of N95 respirators during the cleaning and sanitizing of commercial kitchen hoods using a caustic custom blend of Potassium Hydroxide Flake 90% - CAS # 1310-58-3 and Sodium Hydroxide 50% - CAS # 1310-73-2.  Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who were required to use respirators:   a) On June 28, 2023, and at times prior to; the employer required the use of N95 respirators during the cleaning and sanitizing of commercial kitchen hoods using a caustic custom blend of Potassium Hydroxide Flake 90% - CAS # 1310-58-3 and Sodium Hydroxide 50% - CAS # 1310-73-2.  Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The 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):  a) On June 28, 2023, and at times prior to; during the cleaning and sanitizing of commercial kitchen hoods employees used a caustic custom blend of Potassium Hydroxide Flake 90% - CAS # 1310-58-3 and Sodium Hydroxide 50% - CAS # 1310-73-2.  Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1):  Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.   a) On June 28, 2023, and at times prior to; during the cleaning and sanitizing of commercial kitchen hoods employees used a caustic custom blend of Potassium Hydroxide Flake 90% - CAS # 1310-58-3 and Sodium Hydroxide 50% - CAS # 1310-73-2.  Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 June 28, 2023, and at times prior to; during the cleaning and sanitizing of commercial kitchen hoods employees used a caustic custom blend of Potassium Hydroxide Flake 90% - CAS # 1310-58-3 and Sodium Hydroxide 50% - CAS # 1310-73-2.  Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:   a) On June 28, 2023, and prior to; employer developed PPE requirements for corrosive chemicals and solvents used in the commercial kitchen hood and duct cleaning process to include but not limited to a KOH blend with Potassium Hydroxide Flake 90% - CAS # 1310-58-3. 90% and Sodium Hydroxide 50% - CAS # 1310-73-2 but did not certify the hazard evaluation.   Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.