| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2019-09-05
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| Case Closed |
2020-03-06
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1492713 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1423625 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-18 |
| Current Penalty |
4048.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazards: a). On or about 9/5/19, on site, for kitchen staff handling GREENEX Quaternary Sanitizer to clean dishes on a daily basis. The product contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. The product is a corrosive as a concentrate. Employees dispense the concentrate into an automatic dispensing system 3-5 times a month. The employer provided vinyl food grade gloves which are not adequate protection. Nitrile gloves would be adequate protection for the chemical. b). On or about 9/5/19, on site, for housekeeping staff, handling Bleach Ultra, a bleach solution. The bleach solution is mixed with an automatic dispensing system with water into a spray bottle on a daily basis. Employees spray bleach daily. The bleach is a corrosive. The employer provided vinyl food grade gloves which are not adequate protection. Nitrile gloves would be adequate protection for the chemical. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment: a). On or about 9/5/19, on site, for kitchen staff handling GREENEX Quaternary Sanitizer to clean dishes on a daily basis. The product contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. The product is a corrosive as a concentrate. Employees dispense the concentrate into an automatic dispensing system 3-5 times a month. The employer provided safety glasses without requiring them during handling of chemicals. b). On or about 9/5/19, on site, for housekeeping staff, handling Bleach Ultra, a bleach solution. The bleach solution is mixed with an automatic dispensing system with water into a spray bottle on a daily basis. Employees spray bleach daily. The bleach is a corrosive. The employer provided safety glasses without requiring them during handling of chemicals. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-18 |
| Current Penalty |
4048.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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). On or about 9/5/19, on site, for kitchen staff handling GREENEX Quaternary Sanitizer to clean dishes on a daily basis. The product contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. The product is a corrosive as a concentrate. Employees dispense the concentrate into an automatic dispensing system 3-5 times a month. The employer did not maintain an eye wash station on site. b). On or about 9/5/19, on site, for housekeeping staff, handling Bleach Ultra, a bleach solution. The bleach solution is mixed with an automatic dispensing system with water into a spray bottle on a daily basis. Employees spray bleach daily. The bleach is a corrosive. The employer did not maintain an eye wash station on site. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
4048.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): 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 or about 9/5/19, on site, for kitchen staff handling GREENEX Quaternary Sanitizer to clean dishes on a daily basis. The product contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. The product is a corrosive as a concentrate. Employees dispense the concentrate into an automatic dispensing system 3-5 times a month. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include a written program and training. b). On or about 9/5/19, on site, for housekeeping staff, handling Bleach Ultra, a bleach solution mixed with water on a daily basis. The bleach is a corrosive. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include a written program and training. c). In or about 9/5/19, on site, for the housekeeper using an unlabeled spray bottle that contained GREENEX Neutral Cleaner. Green Neutral cleaner contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, dimethyl ammonium chloride. It is a skin and eye irritant. Employees use the chemical with water to clean floors daily. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include a written program, training, and labeling. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F06 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section: a.). In or about 9/5/19, on site, for the housekeeper using an unlabeled spray bottle that contained GREENEX Neutral Cleaner. Green Neutral cleaner contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, dimethyl ammonium chloride. It is a skin and eye irritant. Employees use the chemical with water to clean floors daily. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include labeling. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-02-06 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 9/5/19, on site, for kitchen staff handling GREENEX Quaternary Sanitizer to clean dishes on a daily basis. The product contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. The product is a corrosive as a concentrate. Employees dispense the concentrate into an automatic dispensing system 3-5 times a month. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include training. b). On or about 9/5/19, on site, for housekeeping staff, handling Bleach Ultra, a bleach solution. The bleach solution is mixed with an automatic dispensing system with water into a spray bottle on a daily basis. Employees spray bleach daily. The bleach is a corrosive. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include training. c). In or about 9/5/19, on site, for the housekeeper using an unlabeled spray bottle that contained GREENEX Neutral Cleaner. Green Neutral cleaner contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, dimethyl ammonium chloride. It is a skin and eye irritant. Employees use the chemical with water to clean floors daily. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include training. |
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|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2019-08-15
|
| Emphasis |
N: SSTARG16, P: SSTARG16
|
| Case Closed |
2021-08-17
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1428876 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-05 |
| Current Penalty |
6630.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6630.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-12-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control: a) Kitchen - On or about June 15, 2019, authorized employees performed service and maintenance activities on the exhaust fan in the kitchen. The company did not provide training to the authorized employees on lockout/tagout. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I B |
| Issuance Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-12-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure: a) Kitchen - On or about June 15, 2019, affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure when authorized employees performed maintenance on the exhaust fan in the kitchen. The company did not provide training to the affected employees on lockout/tagout. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I C |
| Issuance Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-12-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(C): Employees whose work operations were in an area where energy control procedures were utilized were not instructed about the procedure: a) Facility - On or about June 15, 2019, employees whose work operations are in an area where energy control procedures were utilized were not instructed about the energy control procedure when authorized employees performed maintenance on the exhaust fan in the kitchen. The company did not provide training to the employees on lockout/tagout. |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 F03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6630.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-12-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft: a) Kitchen - On or about June 15, 2019, group lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures were not developed, documented, or utilized for authorized employees who performed service and maintenance activities on the exhaust fan in the kitchen. |
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| Citation ID |
01001E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 F03 II D |
| Issuance Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-12-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device before working on the machine or equipment a) Kitchen - On or about June 15, 2019, group lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures were not developed, documented, or utilized for authorized employees who performed service and maintenance activities on the exhaust fan in the kitchen and group locks were not used. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-12-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: a) Maintenance Office - On or about August 15, 2019, a relocatable power tap (RPT) or power strip powering various equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instruction in the listing, labeling or certification such as, but not limited to, daisy chaining two RPTs together that power various equipment and one of the RPTs was secured to the wall. |
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