OSHA Inspection: LA SUPER COLMENA GROCERY CORP.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $2286.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(11)(ii):29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements:  location: stairs between basement and 1st floor on or about: 7/26/23  a) The open sided 11 riser stairs did not have an adequate stair rail system. One side of the stairs had no rails and the other side only had a top rail.   NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $2286.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  location:  basement third room on or about: 7/26/23  a) The exit door was bolted closed with three bolts. with three bolts. Additionally, the door was secured in the closed position with a job made wooden block.  location:  freezer area on or about: 7/26/23  b) The exit door was bolted closed.   NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:  location:  bathroom area on or about: 7/26/23  a) The exit route was obstructed. Materials, including but not limited to a hand truck and cases of water, were placed in front of the exit door.   location:  bathroom area on or about: 7/26/23  b) The exit route was obstructed. Cases of water were placed in front of the bathroom door.   location:  freezer area on or about: 7/26/23  c) The exit route was obstructed. Materials, including but not limited to a hand truck, were placed in front of the exit door.   location:  basement third room on or about: 7/26/23  d) The exit route was obstructed. Materials, including but not limited to boxes, were placed in front of the exit door.   location:  base of basement stairs on or about: 7/26/23  e) The exit route was obstructed. Materials, including but not limited to drinks, were placed at the base of the stairs.  NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route:    location:  basement on or about: 7/26/23  a) There was no back up lighting for the exit route, in case of a power failure.    NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $1714.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted.   location: first floor, rear of building on or about: 7/26/23  a)  The outlet box, used to power a commercial refrigerator, was not mounted to the wall.  NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  location: first floor, rear of building on or about: 7/26/23  a)  An extension cord was used to power a commercial refrigerator.   NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:   location: first floor, rear of building on or about: 7/26/23  a)  An extension cord, used to power a commercial refrigerator, was run through a hole in the ceiling.   NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $1714.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910:  location: 1st floor bathroom area on or about: 7/26/23  a) The electrical breakers/ panel box were blocked by cases of water.   NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  location: basement third room on or about: 7/26/23  a) The exit door was missing an exit sign.   location: basement exit up to the 1st floor on or about: 7/26/23  b) The exit route was missing an exit sign.   NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   location:  basement stairs on or about: 7/26/23  a) The portable fire extinguisher was not mounted.   location:  basement on or about: 7/26/23  b) The portable fire extinguisher was not mounted.    NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check: Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.  Maintenance check includes an internal examination, except extinguishers with stored pressure:  location:  freezer area on or about: 7/26/23  a) An annual maintenance check was not performed on a portable fire extinguisher.  location:  basement on or about: 7/26/23  b) An annual maintenance check was not performed on a portable fire extinguisher.  NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.