OSHA Inspection: AZTECA BAKERY LLC

Issued

Jan 16, 2024

Abate by

Feb 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $7,905 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  a) Bakery- On or about October 20,2023, the employer did not provide the proper personal protective equipment such as a face shield or goggles for employees that were exposed to eye and face hazards when working with chemicals, such as Members Mark Commercial Sanitizer and Easy Off oven cleaner.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 16, 2024

Abate by

Feb 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.  a) Bakery- On or about October 20,2023, the employer did not require the use of the appropriate hand protection, such as a gloves, for employees that were exposed to severe skin burns when working with chemicals, such as Members Mark Commercial Sanitizer and Easy Off oven cleaner.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 16, 2024

Abate by

Feb 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $5,645 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a) Dough Machine- The company does not have a formal lockout tagout program in place for protecting employees during maintenance, servicing, and cleaning of the machines.   b) Stand up oven- The employer did not establish a lockout/tagout program that included an energy control procedure for employees to follow when performing maintenance, servicing, or cleaning of equipment, including the Stand-up Oven and Dough Machine.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 16, 2024

Abate by

Feb 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $7,905 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:  a) Bakery- On or about October 20, 2023, the employer did not ensure that guards on machines, such as Hobart Dough Mixers, Serial number 1839529 and 11-422-133, were reaffixed and/or secured in a manner that would prevent employees from having any part of their body come in contact with a point of operation or moving part during the operating cycle. The safety interlocks on the equipment were not functional while the equipment was in use.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 16, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $3,388 Reduced

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, such as: 1. A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace 2. Requirements for labeling of containers or hazardous chemicals 3. Safety data sheets available 4. Training of employees 5. Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks 6. Methods to inform other employer(s) of safety data sheet availability, the labeling system, and any precautionary measures to protect employees:  a) Facility wide- On or about October 20, 2023, the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program to determine the hazards associated with the chemicals and materials used in the workplace.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 16, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  Facility Wide - On or about October 20, 2023, the employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use.  Employees who performed cleaning and maintenance duties were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to:   o	Octyl Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium,  o	Chloride, Dioctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride,  o	Dodecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride,  o	Alkyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.