| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2023-10-19
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2082462 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2765.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2765.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): (a) European Wax Center located at 128 North 4th Street, Brooklyn NY 11249 The employer did not adequately assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, to include but not limited to, the employees exposed to bloodborne pathogens while performing waxing duties. Condition observed on or about October 19, 2023 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment: (a) European Wax Center located at 128 North 4th Street, Brooklyn NY The employer did not complete a written certification verifying that a hazard assessment was conducted, and the workplace was evaluated for employees exposed to bloodborne pathogens while performing waxing duties. Condition observed on or about October 19, 2023 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 C02 I B |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2765.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2765.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(B): The exposure determination did not include a list of all job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure: (a) European Wax Center located at 128 North 4th Street, Brooklyn NY, 11249 Employees operating in the title of wax specialists provide waxing services to customers, resulting in exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. As part of the exposure control plan, the employer did not include a list of job classifications in which some employees, to include waxers, have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Condition observed on or about October 19, 2023 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 C02 I C |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(C): The exposure determination did not include a list of all tasks and procedures or groups of closely related tasks and procedures in which occupational exposure occurs and that are performed by employees in job classifications listed in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2)(i)(B) (a) European Wax Center located at 128 North 4th Street, Brooklyn NY Employees operating in the title of wax specialists provide waxing services to customers, resulting in exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. As part of the exposure control plan, the employer failed to include a list of tasks and procedures performed by employees such as wax specialists, having occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Condition observed on or about October 19, 2023 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 F01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2678.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2678.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure: (a) European Wax Center located at 128 North 4th Street, Brooklyn NY, 11249 Employees provide waxing services to customers, resulting in exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. The employer did not ensure that the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series were made available to employees with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Condition observed on or about October 19, 2023 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 G02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2678.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2678.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program: (a) European Wax Center located at 128 North 4th Street, Brooklyn NY, 11249 Employees provide waxing services to customers, resulting in exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. The employer did not ensure that employees with occupational exposure to blood and bodily fluids were provided with bloodborne pathogen training. Condition observed on or about October 19, 2023 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 G02 VII A |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(A): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of its contents: (a) European Wax Center located at 128 North 4th Street, Brooklyn NY Employees provide waxing services to customers, resulting in exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. The employer did not ensure that employees were provided with a copy of the bloodborne pathogen standard as required. Condition observed on or about October 19, 2023 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 G02 VII D |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(D): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee could obtain a copy of the written plan: (a) European Wax Center located at 128 North 4th Street, Brooklyn NY Employees provide waxing services to customers, resulting in exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. The employer did not provide training to employees on how to obtain a copy of the written exposure control plan. Condition observed on or about October 19, 2023 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2765.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2765.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet. (a) European Wax Center located at 128 North 4th Street, Brooklyn NY The employer's written hazard communication program did not include a complete list of the hazardous chemicals used at the facility such as but not limited to the disinfectant solution, Barbicide used by waxers to clean their tools. Condition observed on or about October 19, 2023 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) European Wax Center located at 128 North 4th Street, Brooklyn NY The employer failed to maintain safety data sheets for all hazardous chemicals used in the facility such as but not limited to the following: Barbicide� TB, Lucacide, Cavacide, Preempt wipes, Clorox and Alcohol. Condition observed on or about October 19, 2023 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets. (a) European Wax Center located at 128 North 4th Street, Brooklyn NY Throughout the facility, employees performing wax services, are exposed to the hazards of chemicals. The employees are exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to, Barbicide� TB, Lucacide, Cavacide, Preempt wipes, Clorox and Alcohol. The employer failed to provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals being used in the facilities for cleaning and waxing services. Condition observed on or about October 19, 2023 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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