OSHA Inspection: SUNSHINE STORES LLC

Issued

Mar 22, 2022

Abate by

Apr 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $4,000 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 December, 28, 2021, the employer failed to conduct a workplace hazard assessment.

Issued

Mar 22, 2022

Abate by

Apr 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 December 28, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that employees had adequate eye protection when using caustic chemicals. Employees regularly use hazardous chemicals, such as, Ecolab Inc., RETAIL CHLORINATED CLEANER, pH 12.5-13.0 to clean various areas of the facility.

Issued

Mar 22, 2022

Abate by

May 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $4,250 Reduced

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:  On or about December 28, 2021, the employer did not provide an adequate eye wash station with the required 15 minutes of water-flow to employees who were exposed to corrosive chemicals while filling cleaning containers. Employees regularly use Ecolab Inc., RETAIL CHLORINATED CLEANER, pH 12.5-13.0 .

Issued

Mar 22, 2022

Abate by

Apr 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:   On or about December 28, 2021, the employer did not conduct an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator at least once every 3 years.

Issued

Mar 22, 2022

Abate by

Apr 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $4,250 Reduced

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:  On or about December 28, 2021, the employer failed to develop, implement, and maintain a hazard communication program. Employees regularly use hazardous chemicals, such as, Ecolab Inc., RETAIL CHLORINATED CLEANER, pH 12.5-13.0 to clean various areas of the facility.

Issued

Mar 22, 2022

Abate by

Apr 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  On or about December 28, 2021, the employer failed to provide effective information and training to employees who regularly use hazardous chemicals. Employees regularly use Ecolab Inc., RETAIL CHLORINATED CLEANER, pH 12.5-13.0 to clean various areas of the facility.

Issued

Mar 22, 2022

Abate by

Apr 15, 2022

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:  On or about December 28, 2021, the employer failed to provide portable fire extinguisher training to employees. Some employees were not trained at initial hire and other employees have not received annual training.   Note the employer may exercise one of the following options:   1. Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75  to the nearest extinguisher for Class A fires and 50  to the nearest unit for Class B fires), and provide training and education for all employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR also apply.   2. Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), designate certain employees to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employees to immediately evacuate upon the sound of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and train/educate designated employees per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(d).   3. Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy shall include an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and 29 CFR 1910.39(a).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107 related to the use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided, but not intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(e) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance, and testing of equipment).