OSHA Inspection: INGLES MARKETS INCORPORATED

Issued

Feb 14, 2017

Abate by

Mar 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $5,775 Reduced

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):  On or about October 12, 2016 employees in the deli area were exposed to chemical hazards associated with the use of corrosive commercial cleaning chemicals including "Kay" Quaternary Cleaner, "Ecolab" Retail Chlorinated Cleaner, "Ecolab" Greasestrip Plus and "Ecolab" Victory water additive for pathogen reduction where the employer did not perform a hazard assessment for the use of these chemicals in the workplace.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 14, 2017

Abate by

Mar 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $5,775 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.  On or about October 12, 2016 the employer did not ensure that deli employees exposed to corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, "KAY" KAYQUAT quaternary ammonium sanitizer, "Ecolab" Quaternary Disinfectant Cleaner, "Ecolab" Greasestrip Plus, "Ecolab" Retail Chlorinated Cleaner, and "Ecolab" Victory water additive for pathogen reduction use appropriate eye of face protection when exposed to corrosive concentrations.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 14, 2017

Abate by

Mar 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $5,775 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  On or about October 12, 2016 the employer did not develop or implement a globally harmonized system (GHS) written hazard communication program where employees in the deli department were exposed to commercial cleaning chemicals including but not limited to, "KAY" Dazzle cleaner and polish, "Kay" pot and pan detergent, "KAY" Kayquat, "Kay" multi-surface and glass cleaner, "Laura Lynn" bleach, "KAY" Hawk fryer cleaner/degreaser, "Ecolab" retail chlorinated cleaner, "Ecolab" quaternary disinfectant, "KAY" block whitener, "Ecolab" Victory water additive for pathogen reduction or "Ecolab" Greasestrip Plus.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 14, 2017

Abate by

Mar 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii): The hazard communication program did not include methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for example, the cleaning of reactor vessels).  On or about October 12, 2016 the employer did not include methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks in a written hazard communication program where employees in the deli department were exposed to commercial cleaning chemicals including but not limited to, "KAY" Dazzle cleaner and polish, "Kay" pot and pan detergent, "KAY" Kayquat, "Kay" multi-surface and glass cleaner, "Laura Lynn" bleach, "KAY" Hawk fryer cleaner/degreaser, "Ecolab" retail chlorinated cleaner, "Ecolab" quaternary disinfectant, "KAY" block whitener, "Ecolab" Victory water additive for pathogen reduction or "Ecolab" Greasestrip Plus.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 14, 2017

Abate by

Mar 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical.  On or about October 12, 2016 the employer did not maintain safety data sheets for cleaning chemicals used in the deli area including KAY DAZZLE cleaner and polish, KAY pot and pan detergent, KAY KAYQUAT, KAY Exceed multi-surface and glass cleaner, KAY food grade lubricant, KAY Hawk fryer degreaser, KIK bleach, KAY block whitener, Ecolab Victory water additive for pathogen reduction or Ecolab Greasestrip Plus.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 14, 2017

Abate by

Mar 8, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  On or about October 12, 2016 the employer did not provide affected employees with hazard communication program training where employees in the deli department were exposed to commercial cleaning chemicals including but not limited to, "KAY" Dazzle cleaner and polish, "Kay" pot and pan detergent, "KAY" Kayquat, "Kay" multi-surface and glass cleaner, "Laura Lynn" bleach, "KAY" Hawk fryer cleaner/degreaser, "Ecolab" retail chlorinated cleaner, "Ecolab" quaternary disinfectant, "KAY" block whitener, "Ecolab" Victory water additive for pathogen reduction or "Ecolab" Greasestrip Plus.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 14, 2017

Abate by

May 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $36,215 · Current $12,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be 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.    On or about October 12, 2016 the employer did not provide suitable facilities for flushing the eyes where deli employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, "KAY" KAYQUAT quaternary ammonium sanitizer, "Ecolab" Quaternary Disinfectant Cleaner, "Ecolab" Greasestrip Plus, "Ecolab" Retail Chlorinated Cleaner, and "Ecolab" Victory water additive for pathogen reduction.  The eyewash provided, a Guardian faucet mount, was intended by the manufacturer to be a supplement, not a substitute for standard plumbed-in eyewash equipment.

Issued

Feb 14, 2017

Abate by

Mar 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): When an authorized government representative asks for the records you keep under Part 1904, the employer did not provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.  On or about October 12, 2016 during the 10:00 a.m. opening conference for this inspection, CSHO requested copies of the employer's injury and illness logs and summaries (OSHA Form 300 and Form 300A) for the years 2013 through 2016 as applicable. The records were never provided.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).