OSHA Inspection: KROGER TEXAS L.P. # 363

Issued

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8929.00 · Current $4465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  a) On or about April 07, 2023, at the north warehouse doorway where compressed gas helium tanks were stored without valve protection caps, exposing employees to struck-by injuries.

Issued

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8929.00 · Current $4465.00 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:  a) On or about April 07, 2023, located in the center warehouse, an eyewash was not readily assessable for employee using corrosive cleaning chemicals when cleaning the store.  b) On or about April 07, 2023, located in the receiving area, an eyewash was not readily assessable for employee using corrosive cleaning chemicals when cleaning the store.

Issued

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8929.00 · Current $4465.00 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) On or about April 07, 2023, in the warehouse, fire extinguishers were blocked by items such as boxes, pallets, equipment, and plastic crates in the following locations:  1) Receiving area North wall fire extinguisher blocked by boxes.   2) Upstairs storage area West wall fire extinguisher blocked by foam board pieces and display pieces.  3) Receiving area South wall fire extinguisher blocked by blue plastic crates. 4) West wall fire extinguisher between dairy and frozen food cooler blocked by blue plastic crates and product. 5) East wall fire extinguisher between the frozen food cooler and the meat department blocked by product.

Issued

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8929.00 · Current $4465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(1):  Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  a) On or about April 07, 2023, in the warehouse, the following Electric Pallet Jacks used by employees to move product were not taken out of service when safety devices were not functioning:  1) Electric Pallet Jack Serial # A419C04971V, missing emergency reverse switch (Belly Switch). 2) Electric Pallet Straddle Jack Serial # C453N02097U, missing emergency reverse switch (Belly Switch).  3) Electric Pallet Jack Serial # A419N14547S, missing emergency reverse switch (Belly Switch) and broken handle.

Issued

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6696.00 · Current $3348.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i): Work space was less than 30 inches wide in front of electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less:  a) On or about April 07, 2023, at the rear warehouse upstairs storage area, electric panels were blocked by items including, but not limited to, boxes, air filters, a sign display stand, and metal racks.

Issued

2023-09-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) On or about April 07, 2023, at the west end of the warehouse, items such as boxes,  were blocking an exit route on the staircase lower landing.