OSHA Inspection: STATER BROS. MARKETS

Issued

Dec 18, 2023

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,692 · Current $4,173 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. Reference: ANSI Z358.1 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Standard 5.4.2 Reference: The eyewash unit shall be in accessible locations that require no more than 10 seconds to reach, located on the same level as the hazard, and the path of travel shall be free of obstructions that may inhibit the immediate use of the equipment.   Butcher Shop and Warehouse: On and/or before November 7, 2023, employees conducted floor cleaning operations using corrosive products and other hazardous sanitizers without an available eye wash station within 10 seconds to reach and a path of travel that was free of obstructions which potentially exposed to retinal and/or corneal burns.

Issued

Dec 18, 2023

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:   Butcher and Warehouse:  On and/or before November 7, 2023, employees conducted floor cleaning operations which exposed the eye and face to hazardous chemicals. The employer did not ensure eye or face protection was used which potentially exposed employees to retinal or corneal burns.

Issued

Dec 18, 2023

Abate by

Jan 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(10): The employer did not ensure that workplace labels or other forms of warnings were prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift:   Warehouse: On and/or before November 7, 2023, employees used an unlabeled container with clear liquid during cleaning operations which potentially exposed the employees to dermal irritation.