OSHA Inspection: ARMY AND AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICES (AAFES)

Issued

Mar 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.          (a) On or about September 11, 2023, Starbucks Facility - Stock Room:  Employees were working in the facility (stock room) where an emergency route was obstructed by a shopping cart and other materials. This could delay employee escape during a fire and cause burn injuries.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1466772, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/22/2020, with respect to a workplace located at Hilo, Hawaii.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.   (a) On or about September 11, 2023, Starbucks Facility - Back Room:  Employees clocked in and out near 3 electrical panels that were obstructed by a computer and other materials.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1650103, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 3/27/2023, with respect to a workplace located at Joint Base Pearl HBR Hickam, Hawaii.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.      (a) On or about September 11, 2023, Starbucks Facility:  The employer did not certify that a hazard assessment for personal protective equipment was completed where employees were required to wear rubber gloves to clean the restroom with a category 1 corrosive chemical that could cause skin irritation.  The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1582866, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 05/19/2022, with respect to a workplace located at Monterey, CA.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.         (a) On or about September 11, 2023, Starbucks Facility - Stock Room:  Employees were removing trash from the premises in the stock room where an emergency exit door was equipped with a lock from the inside. This could delay employee escape during a fire and cause burn injuries.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 September 11, 2023, Starbucks Facility:  Employees used Kay QSR Restroom Cleaner, a category 1 corrosive, to clean the restroom where the employer did not provide an eyewash.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment.        (a) On or about September 11, 2023, Starbucks Facility:  Employees used Kay QSR Restroom Cleaner, a category 1 corrosive, to clean the restroom where the employer required rubber gloves but did not provide training prior to use.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On or about September 11, 2023, Starbucks Facility:  Employees used Kay QSR Restroom Cleaner, a category 1 corrosive, to clean the restroom where the employer did not provide training prior to use.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.