| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2015-10-27
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| Case Closed |
2017-03-07
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1030100 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-11-11 |
| Current Penalty |
1050.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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) Facility - On or about 10/27/15, employees work with KG Silver Sparkle Plus (corrosive); Klear Guard Rampage Plus (corrosive); KG Value Guard Delimer (corrosive); KG Sunburst (corrosive); KG-Quat-7 (corrosive); KG Grime Gone (corrosive); KG Fry-Mate (corrosive) to clean the facility; kitchen and dishware. Employees dilute the chemicals for use, either through a automatic system, or by introducing them into a container and manually diluting; remove and replace gallon containers of corrosive dishwashing-related chemicals; spray diluted sanitizers and cleaning chemicals onto surfaces for cleaning. The employer did not require protective eye equipment where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-06 |
| Current Penalty |
1050.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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) Facility - On or about 10/27/15, employees work with corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to: KG Silver Sparkle (corrosive); Klear Guard Rampage Plus (corrosive); KG Value Guard Delimer (corrosive); KG Sunburst (corrosive); KG-Quat-7 (Corrosive): KG Grime Gone (corrosive); KG Fry Mate (Corrosive) to clean the facility, kitchen and dishware. Employees dilute the chemicals for use, either through an automated system, or by introducing them into a container and manually diluting; removing and replacing gallon containers of corrosive chemicals ; and, spraying diluted cleaning chemicals. The employer did not have an (ANSI-approved) eyewash for the quick flushing of the eyes within the immediate work area for emergency use. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-06 |
| Current Penalty |
1050.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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.) Facility - On or about 10/27/15, employees use chemicals such as: KG Silver Sparkle Plus (corrosive); Klear Guard Rampage Plus (corrosive); KG Value Guard Delimer (corrosive); KG Sunburst (corrosive); KG-Quat-7 (corrosive); KG Grime Gone (corrosive); KG Fry-Mate (corrosive) to clean the facility; kitchen and dishware. The employer has not developed, implemented and/or maintained at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the requirements of the standard will be met. A written program should include description of how the criteria will be met for: 1.) Labeling and other forms of warning; 2.) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 3.) Employee information and training Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-11-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-11-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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.) Facility - On or about 10/27/15, employees work with chemicals such as: KG Silver Sparkle Plus (corrosive); Klear Guard Rampage Plus (corrosive); KG Value Guard Delimer (corrosive); KG Sunburst (corrosive); KG-Quat-7 (corrosive); KG Grime Gone (corrosive); KG Fry-Mate (corrosive) to clean the facility; kitchen and dishware. The employer has not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when ever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area. Employees shall be informed of: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present, And; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety data Sheets (SDS Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area; 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment; 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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