OSHA Inspection: AMC BETHLEHEM 12 UNIT #4224

Issued

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7243.00 · Current $4346.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  AMC Bethlehem 12 Unit #4224, Bethlehem, GA - The employer did not conduct a work place hazard assessment to determine if any PPE was needed as a part of their work activities to protect against chemicals and burn hazards from the fryer, on or about 4/17/17.

Issued

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) AMC Bethlehem 12 Unit #4224, Bethlehem, GA: The employer did not provide proper gloves to protect employees against burn hazards while handling chemicals, such as but not limited to, Sanitazer and Aquaphenate Pluse, classified as corrosives, on or about 4/17/17.  b) AMC Bethlehem 12 Unit #4224, Bethlehem, GA: The employer did not provide proper gloves to protect employees against burn hazards while removing food that fallen inside the fryer, on or about 4/17/17.

Issued

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  AMC Bethlehem 12 Unit #4224, Bethlehem, GA - The employer did not provide eye to protect employees from burn hazards while handling chemicals, such as but not limited to, Sanitazer and Aquaphenate Plus, classified as corrosives, on or about 4/17/17.

Issued

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7243.00 · Current $4346.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  AMC Bethlehem 12 Unit #4224, Bethlehem, GA - Employees handled chemicals, such as but not limited to, Compliance Sanitazer and Aquaphenate Plus, classified as corrosives. Suitable facilities for drenching and flushing of the eyes in the immediate work area was not provided, on or about 4/17/17.

Issued

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5432.00 · Current $3259.00 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:  AMC Bethlehem 12 Unit #4224, Bethlehem, GA: On the pop corn popper located behind the main counter, the employer did not ensure that the cover fit securely across the top to prevent oil from popping out and burning employees, on or about 4/17/17.

Issued

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7243.00 · Current $4346.00 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  AMC Bethlehem 12 Unit #4224, Bethlehem, GA - Employees were exposed to chemicals including but not limited to Aquaphenate, Compliance Sanitizer, and Reinforce Degreaser. The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program, on or about 4/19/17.

Issued

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  AMC Bethlehem 12 Unit #4224, Bethlehem GA: The employer did not ensure that the safety data sheets were readily accessible to employees for chemicals ,such as: turbochef oven guard, TECS Drain Cleaner, and reinforce degreaser, that employees are exposed to, on or about 4/17/17.

Issued

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  AMC Bethlehem 12 Unit #4224, Bethlehem, GA: The employer did not provide information and training to employees on hazardous chemicals such as reinforce degreaser, drain cleaner, and grease zone in their work areas, on or about 4/17/17.

Issued

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor adequate render first aid supplies available:  AMC Bethlehem 12 Unit #4224, Bethlehem GA: The employer did not ensure that employees had adequate first aid supplies in the employee area for quick care, on or about 4/17/17.