OSHA Inspection: APS STAFFING, LLC

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  International American Supermarkets Corp/Piscataway, NJ- Production Area/Labeling Department: An emergency exit door in the production area was locked exposing temporary workers from APS Staffing, LLC to fire hazards.   Condition observed on or about December 2, 2015.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.   International American Supermarkets Corp/Piscataway, NJ- Production Area/Labeling Department: APS Staffing, LLC did not ensure that temporary workers working at International American Supermarkets had access to emergency exit which was at least 28 inches wide at all points.   Condition observed on or about March 31, 2016.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   International American Supermarkets Corp/Piscataway, NJ- Production Area/Labeling Department: APS Staffing LLC did not ensure that temporary employees had access to emergency exit door which was kept free and unobstructed.  Condition observed on or about March 31, 2016.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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):  International American Supermarkets Corp/Piscataway, NJ- Production and Warehouse Area: A hazard assessment to identify potential hazards temporary employees may be exposed to while working at International American Supermarkets Corp. and conducting work tasks, including but not limited to, working with and around hazardous chemicals was not documented and certified by the APS Staffing, LLC.   Condition observed on or about December 2, 2015.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  International American Supermarkets Corp/Piscataway, NJ- APS Staffing, LLC did not ensure that temporary employees working for International American Supermarkets Corp are provided with appropriate hand protection: a) Labeling Area: The staffing agency did not ensure that employees who use chemicals such as but not limited to acetone and butanone and who's hands are exposed to absorption of harmful substances are provided with appropriate hand protection to include chemical resistant gloves.  b) Warehouse and Labeling Area: The staffing agency did not ensure that employees who use knives to open boxes and who's hands are exposed to cutting and laceration hazards are provided with appropriate hand protection such as, but not limited to, mesh or kevlar gloves. c) Battery filling Station: The staffing agency did not ensure that employees who's hands are exposed to chemical burns while adding water to lead acid batteries are provided with appropriate hand protection to include acid resistant gloves. Condition observed on or about December 2, 2015.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training in relevant topics was not provided to the operator when the operator was involved in an accident or near-miss incident:  International American Supermarkets Corp/Piscataway, NJ- Warehouse Area: APS Staffing LLC did not provide a forklift operator who was involved in an incident on 11/16/15 with a refresher training.  Condition observed on or about December 2, 2015.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  International American Supermarkets Corp/Piscataway, NJ- Warehouse Area:  APS Staffing LLC did not certify that power industrial truck operators were trained.  Condition observed on or about December 2, 2015.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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:   International American Supermarkets Corp/Piscataway, NJ- Production Area: A generic Hazard Communication Program was not developed and implemented by APS Staffing LLC for temporary employees working at International American Supermarkets who are exposed to flammables such as acetone and butanone, and corrosives such as sulfuric acid.  Condition observed on or about December 2, 2015.

Issued

Jun 1, 2016

Abate by

Jul 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:      International American Supermarkets Corp/Piscataway, NJ- Production and Warehouse Area:  APS Staffing LLC employees were not provided with information and training on safe handling of hazardous chemicals used within the facility. Temporary employees are exposed to flammables such as acetone and butanone, and corrosives such as sulfuric acid.  Condition observed on or about December 2, 2015.