OSHA Inspection: STATER BROS. MARKETS

Issued

Dec 18, 2023

Abate by

Jan 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,590 · Current $5,313 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects as immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with � 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with � 1910.22(d), or replaced.  Receiving back room: On and/or before November 07, 2023, employee(s) used a Warner 8ft fiber glass ladder with worn and illegible maximum load rating labels. The employer did not immediately tag defective ladders with "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with other similar language. Employee(s) were exposed to ladder overloading, mechanical failure and/or fall hazard(s).

Issued

Dec 18, 2023

Abate by

Jan 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,385 · Current $7,970 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  Receiving Cage: On and/or before November 7, 2023, a brown flexible cord was used to power an APC Surge arrest personal relocatable power tap, Dell computer screen, Dell computer, Oki printer, and Zebra MT365. The brown flexible cord and APC Surge arrest were not used according to listing labeling instructions. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazards.

Issued

Dec 18, 2023

Abate by

Jan 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,065 · Current $746 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  Produce Cooler and Adjacent area: On and/or before November 07, 2023, employee(s) moved produce in/out of the produce cooler. The employer did not ensure ensure walking working surfaces were maintained free of water from melting produce. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to slip, trip, and fall hazard(s).

Issued

Dec 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Warehousing section under stair case: On and/or before November 7, 2023, an Amerex Model 500 fire extinguisher was not readily accessible and was blocked by an aluminum cart. Employee(s) were potentially exposed to fire hazard(s).

Issued

Dec 18, 2023

Abate by

Jan 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  Janitor's Room next to Bakery door: On and/or before November 7, 2023, employee(s) stored various chemicals such as Spill Magic in front of the circuit breaker panel. This condition interferes with access and immediate shutdown of a circuit in the panel, particularly in the event of an emergency. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to electrical shock and/or fire hazard(s).