| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
3000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4018.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. |
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| Citation ID |
01001E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2679.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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) 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. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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 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. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-12-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-01-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. |
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