OSHA Inspection: SUNSET FOOD MART, INC.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

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:      a) Back Storage Area / Janitorial Room - Personal protective equipment such as goggles were not provided to employees working with hazardous chemicals during cleaning duties.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):      a) Back Storage Area/ Trash compactor - The trash disposal/compactor was not guarded adequately.  Employee(s) operated the compactor with the disposal gate/door open.  There was no safety interlock to prevent an employee from falling into the point of operation while the machine was running.         In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement at the workplace a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 that describes at least the following:    1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals;  2) Material safety data sheet(s) availability;  3) Training of employees;  4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace;  5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks; and,   6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheets availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.       a) Facility wide - The employee who performs cleaning duties for the facilty was exposed to hazardous chemicals, including, but not limited to: Consume Eco-Lyzer containing diakyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, alcohol ethoxylate, and ethyl alcohol; Inpector's Choice containing sodium hydroxide and sodium metasilicate; and Clean by Peroxy containing alcohol ethoxylate, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol ethoxylate, ethoxylated akyl quaternary and fragrance.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):The employer did not 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 physical or health 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 material safety data sheets.     a) Facility Wide - The employer did not provide employees with effective training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been training about was introduced into their work area.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Abate by

Aug 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:    a) Back storage room area/Near pasta and fresh fruit entrance - Exit sign was damaged and was not illuminated at all.          In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:      (a) Store floorm, Bread & Bevarage storage rack - Two ABC fire extinguishers were blocked and not readily accessable.           No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:      a) Back bakery area - Electrical panel was blocked by a ladder being stored there.         No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.