OSHA Inspection: TOPS MARKETS, LLC

Issued

Aug 23, 2016

Abate by

Sep 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,543 · Current $3,407 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)  Meat Department, on or about 8/2/16:  The employer did not ensure that employees who pour liquid Suma Block Whitener were using the appropriate eye protection.

Issued

Aug 23, 2016

Abate by

Sep 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): Appropriate hand protection was not used when employee's hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:   a)  Meat Department, on or about 8/2/16:  Employees who handle and pour liquid Suma Block Whitener do not wear hand protection.

Issued

Aug 23, 2016

Abate by

Sep 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    a)  Meat Department, on or about 8/2/16:  Employees were handling liquid Suma Block Whitener and were not provided with suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes.

Issued

Aug 23, 2016

Abate by

Sep 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,543 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a)  Tops Markets, LLC, Store #551, Elmira, NY, on or about 8/16/16:  An educational program was not provided to employees at least annually on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting.        *ABATEMENT NOTE:  By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and .39(a) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).