OSHA Inspection: SAFEWAY #1998

Issued

Sep 10, 2010

Abate by

Apr 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees when
removing shallow oven baking trays located on upper oven racks above eye
level.  The
baking trays contain grease which can shift and spill during the removal
of the tray exposing
employees to serious burn hazards:
a)On or about May 14, 2010, an employee was burned while removing a
shallow oven
baking tray from an upper oven rack.  The grease on the tray poured off
the rack, onto the
employee's chest resulting in a serious injury.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to ensure, as per the oven manufacturer's instructions, that pans
containing liquid or semi-
liquid products are not positioned above the eye level of the operator.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item
(see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").