OSHA Inspection: VISTA FOOD EXCHANGE INC.

Issued

Jun 14, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 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:    location: Bays E-16-23  on or about: 2/8/12    a) Employees check on, and add water to, the batteries of powered industrial trucks. The employer did not provide an eye wash station.    NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 14, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l)    location: Bays E-16-23  on or about: 2/8/12    a) Employees, who operate powered industrial trucks, were not provided with powered industrial truck safety training.    NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 14, 2012

Abate by

Jun 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4):     Drivers were not required to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other locations where vision was obstructed    location: Bays E-16-23  on or about: 2/8/12    a) Employees were operating a Clarklift forklift that did not have a operable horn.    NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 14, 2012

Abate by

Jun 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     Where powered industrial trucks were found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the trucks were not taken out of service until they had been restored to safe operating condition    location: Bays E-16-23  on or about: 2/8/12    a) Employees were operating powered industrial trucks that were not in safe operating condition. The Clark electric Clarklift did not have an operable horn or backup alarm. The headlights did not work. The Yale forklift was missing the right headlamp.    NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 14, 2012

Abate by

Jun 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1):     Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    location: Bays E-16-23  on or about: 2/8/12    a) Employees were operating powered industrial trucks that were not in safe operating condition. The Clark electric Clarklift did not have an operable horn or backup alarm. The headlights did not work. The Yale forklift was missing the right headlamp.    NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 14, 2012

Abate by

Jun 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):     Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, or were placed in service if the examination showed conditions adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle    location: Bays E-16-23  on or about: 2/8/12    a) Employees were operating powered industrial trucks that were not in safe operating condition. A daily examination of the trucks was not conducted.