OSHA Inspection: KIMBERTON WHOLE FOODS

Issued

Aug 22, 2023

Abate by

Sep 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $8,929

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(4):If the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent, signs must be posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge. Additionally, the line-of-sight to an exit sign must clearly be visible at all times.  a) Jobsite: 429 King Rd, Malvern, PA - The employer failed to ensure that the line-of-sight to posted exit signs were clearly visible at all times.  Condition noted on or about February 24, 2023.

Issued

Aug 22, 2023

Abate by

Oct 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $13,394 · Current $13,394

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) Jobsite located at 429 King Rd, Malvern, PA - A written Hazard Communication Program was not provided where employees were exposed to chemicals contained in products used at the worksite, including but not limited to Sodium hypochlorite contained in Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach.  Condition noted on or about February 24, 2023.

Issued

Aug 22, 2023

Abate by

Oct 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.    a) Jobsite at 429 King Rd, Malvern, PA - The employer did not have available the safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical or products used at the site, including but not limited to Sodium hypochlorite contained in Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach.   Condition noted on or about February 24, 2023.

Issued

Aug 22, 2023

Abate by

Oct 10, 2023

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:  a) Jobsite at 429 King Rd, Malvern, PA - The employer did not provide hazardous chemical training for employees engaged in housekeeping activities. Employees are exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to Sodium hypochlorite contained in the product Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach.  Condition noted on or about February 24, 2023.

Issued

Aug 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,897 · Current $1,897

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a)(4):The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.  a) Jobsite: 429 King Rd, Malvern, PA - The employer failed to post the annual summary of injuries and illnesses.  Condition noted on/about February 24, 2023