OSHA Inspection: RENNOLDSON'S MARKET MANAGEMENT, INC.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Aug 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.  a)  Basement Stairs, on or about 6/7/19:  The employer did not ensure that the wooden floor hatch covering the basement stairs could support the maximum intended load in that the hatch was not supported on all four sides.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Apr 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(3): The employer did not ensure that stairs have uniform riser heights and tread depths between landings:   a)  Basement Area, on or about 6/6/19  The employer did not ensure that the stairs leading to and from the basement had uniform riser heights and tread depths between landings.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Apr 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(5)(i): When a door or gate opens directly on a stairway, a platform was not provided and/or the platform did not provide a useable depth greater or equal to 20 inches.  a)        Basement Stairs, on or about 6/6/19:  Basement access door opened directly onto a stairway and did not incorporate a platform.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Aug 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails in accordance with Table D-2, Stairway Handrail Requirements:  a)  Basement Area, on or about 6/6/19:  The stairway leading to and from the basement was not equipped with a stair railing that extended the full length of the stairs.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employees must be able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a)  Freezer Room, on or about 6/6/19:  The freezer exit door had a broken emergency release button preventing free and unobstructed escape while inside.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Jul 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.   a)  Meat Department, on or about 6/7/19:  Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in cleaning and changing the blades on equipment such as but not limited to: Hobart Bandsaw and Cuber machine.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Jul 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees    a)  Meat Department, on or about 6/7/19:  The employer did not provide training to employees to ensure that they acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices when maintaining and servicing equipment such as but not limited to the Hobart Bandsaw and Cuber Machine.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Apr 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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)  Rennoldson's Market, Management, Inc., on or about 6/6/19:  Portable fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not identified by signs and were not so located that they were readily available to employees.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Apr 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Rennoldson's Market Management, Inc., on or about 6/06/19:  An educational program had not provided to employees on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting, upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter.     *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).

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Jul 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:   a)  Produce Cooler Area, on or about 6/06/09:   Electrical box containing a light switch and live conductors was not guarded against accidental contact by means of a cover.  b)  Dairy Cooler Area, on or about 6/06/19:   Electrical box containing live conductors was not guarded against accidental contact by means of a cover.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Jul 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures were not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a) Deli Storage Area, on or about 6/06/19:  Gilbert Bug Zapper did not have a permanent, continuous and effective path to ground in that the ground pin was missing from the plug connector.  b)  Produce Cooler Area, on or about 6/06/09:  The path to ground from circuits was not permanent, continuous and effective in that the electrical conduit leading to the light switch had voltage present.  c)  Shipping/Receiving Area, om or about 6/06/19:  The path to ground from circuits was not permanent, continuous and effective in that the electrical conduit leading to the light switch had voltage present.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Jul 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $1,680

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i): Metal raceways, cable armor, and other metal enclosures for conductors were not connected to all boxes, fittings, and cabinets to provide effective electrical continuity:  a)  Shipping/Receiving Area, on or about 6/06/09:  Metal conduit had separated from an electrical box containing live conductors to a light switch.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Jul 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:               a)  Dairy Cooler Area, on or about 6/06/19:   Electrical junction box had live electrical conductors exposed due to a missing knockout and cover.