OSHA Inspection: H MART COMPANIES, INC.

Issued

Aug 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $4,500 Reduced

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    Location: Vegetable Dept.    a) Employees were provided with cotton and latex gloves to cut vegetables. The employer did not provide cut resistant gloves to affected employees who use sharp knives when cutting vegetables; on or about 5/19/15.      Location: Meat Dept.    a) Employees were provided with cotton and latex gloves to cut meat.  The employer did not provide cut resistant gloves to affected employees who use sharp knives when cutting meat; on or about 5/19/15.

Issued

Aug 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided, where practicable, or waterproof footgear was not provided:    Location: Wet Vegetable Storage Room     a)  The drain in the vegetable refrigeration storage room was clogged, causing walking/working surfaces to be wet and slippery; on or about 5/19/15.    Location: Produce room    b) The clogged drain in the vegetable refrigeration storage room created puddles of water on the floor of the produce room, causing walking/working surfaces there to be wet and slippery; on or about 5/19/15.

Issued

Aug 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:  Location: Employee Bathrooms  a) Employee bathrooms had used toilet paper, feces and dirt on the floors; on or about 5/19/15.

Issued

Aug 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The employer did not train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format.  Location: Workplace  a) Where employees use hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to Pot & Pan Soap (potassium chloride) and chlorine bleach, the employer failed to provide information and training on the new Globally Harmonized System to employees; on or about 5/19/2015.