OSHA Inspection: SUN FRESH MARKET, L.L.C.

Issued

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8511.00 · Current $8511.00

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.  a. On March 19, 2025, in the warehouse, the employer had not ensured that the extension ladder with defects that was used in the warehouse had not been tagged out or removed from service. The defects include, but are not limited to, damaged anti-slip safety shoe and side rails of the fly section.

Issued

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(7): The employer did not ensure that ladders placed in locations such as passageways, doorways, or driveways where they can be displaced by other activities or traffic are properly secured or guarded.  a. On or about March 19, 2025, in the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that the ladder placed in the aisleway prior to the produce room passageway, were not displaced during forklift traffic operations. Employees were exposed to struck by injuries and fall hazards.

Issued

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8511.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(12): The employer did not ensure that each employee use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when climbing up and down it.  a. On or about March 19, 2025, in the warehouse, an employee was carrying a containers down the ladder, thereby exposing the employee to hazards associated with falls.

Issued

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(13): The employer did not ensure that no employee carries any object or load that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall while climbing up or down the ladder.  a. On or about March 19, 2025, in the warehouse, an employee was carrying plastic carry-out containers down the ladder, thereby exposing the employee to hazards associated with falls.

Issued

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(11): The employer did not ensure that portable ladders used to gain access to an upper landing surface that have side rails that extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface.  a. On or about March 19, 2025, in the warehouse, the portable ladder used to access the top of the cooler, did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with falls.

Issued

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10641.00 · Current $5321.00 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:  a. On March 19, 2025, in the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that the exit route door in the warehouse locks only from the outside. Failure to have such a locking device installed on exit door(s) can limit employees ability to escape the facility in the event of an emergency, potentially exposing them to fire hazards.

Issued

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10641.00 · Current $7500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.   a. On March 19, 2025,?in the warehouse,?an employee?was required?to operate?a powered?industrial vehicle?and had?not been?provided with?training, including?but not?limited to?formal instruction,?practical training?and an?evaluation of?the operator's?performance, thereby?exposing employees?to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-12 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:  a. On or about March 19, 2025, in the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were clearly identified, labeled or marked in a way that makes their presence and purpose obvious to employees. The portable fire extinguisher located behind a ladder in the aisleway was not mounted or identified, thereby exposing employee to fire hazards.