OSHA Inspection: UNITED SUPER MART INC.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $2,838

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  a) United Super Mart Inc. DBA De Ruyter Big M, 431 New York Rt 13, De Ruyter, NY 13052. On or about 11/20/2025 employees processing meat and produce were exposed to laceration and chemical hazards. The employer did not conduct a hazard assessment of the worksite to determine what personal protective equipment was necessary for tasks that employees were required to complete.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Abate by

May 14, 2026

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) United Super Mart Inc. DBA De Ruyter Big M, 431 New York Rt 13, De Ruyter, NY 13052. On or about 11/20/2025 employees processing meat and produce were exposed to laceration and chemical hazards. The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required to use personal protective equipment.  Abatement Certification is required.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Abate by

May 14, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a) United Super Mart Inc. DBA De Ruyter Big M, 431 New York Rt 13, De Ruyter, NY 13052. On or about 11/20/2025 employees were exposed to caustic chemicals including, but not limited to; Calcium, Lime, & Rust Remover (CLR Brands), Block Whitener (Kay Chemical Company), Sanitizer (Kay Chemical Company), Super Concentrate Degreaser (Kay Chemical Company), Degreaser (Kay Chemical Company), and Multi Surface & Glass Cleaner with peroxide (Ecolab), and the employer did not ensure that each affected employee used eye or face protection.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Abate by

May 14, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s):  a) United Super Mart Inc. DBA De Ruyter Big M, 431 New York Rt 13, De Ruyter, NY 13052. On or about 11/20/2025 employees were exposed to caustic chemicals including, but not limited to; Calcium, Lime, & Rust Remover (CLR Brands), Block Whitener (Kay Chemical Company), Sanitizer (Kay Chemical Company), Super Concentrate Degreaser (Kay Chemical Company), Degreaser (Kay Chemical Company), and Multi Surface & Glass Cleaner with peroxide (Ecolab), and the employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate hand protection such as chemical resistant gloves.  b) United Super Mart Inc. DBA De Ruyter Big M, 431 New York Rt 13, De Ruyter, NY 13052. On or about 11/20/2025 employees exposed to laceration hazards and the employer did not ensure that each affected employee used  appropriate hand protection such as cut resistant gloves.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Abate by

May 14, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $1,702

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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) United Super Mart Inc. DBA De Ruyter Big M, 431 New York Rt 13, De Ruyter, NY 13052. On or about 11/20/2025 employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals including but not limited to; Calcium, Lime, & Rust Remover (CLR Brands), Block Whitener (Kay Chemical Company), Sanitizer (Kay Chemical Company), Super Concentrate Degreaser (Kay Chemical Company), Degreaser (Kay Chemical Company), and Multi Surface & Glass Cleaner with peroxide (Ecolab) and were not provided with a suitable eyewash for emergency use.  Abatement certification required.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Abate by

May 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $1,702

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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) United Super Mart Inc. DBA De Ruyter Big M, 431 New York Rt 13, De Ruyter, NY 13052. On or about 11/20/2025 a fire extinguisher located in the storeroom was blocked by a shelf containing cleaning chemicals and a garbage can.  Abatement documentation is required.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Abate by

May 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $1,702

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) United Super Mart Inc. DBA De Ruyter Big M, 431 New York Rt 13, De Ruyter, NY 13052. On or about 11/20/2025 the employer had a fire extinguisher that had not been visually inspected since the annual maintenance check was completed in March 2022.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Abate by

May 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a) United Super Mart Inc. DBA De Ruyter Big M, 431 New York Rt 13, De Ruyter, NY 13052. On or about 11/20/2025 the employer had a fire extinguisher that had not had an annual maintenance check since the yearly inspection was completed in March 2022.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $1,702

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29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met; specifically:     1) Labeling and other forms of warning;   2) SDS requirements for the hazardous materials known to be present at the jobsite;   3) Employee training and information.  The written program must also include:   (a) A list of all the chemicals used at the jobsite.   (b) Methods to inform employees of hazards associated with non-routine tasks.   (c) Methods the employer will use to inform any contractors employees of workplace hazards  a) United Super Mart Inc. DBA De Ruyter Big M, 431 New York Rt 13, De Ruyter, NY 13052. On or about 11/20/2025 the employer did not develop, implement, or maintain a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1). Employees were working with hazardous chemicals including but not limited to; sanitizer (Sanis Brand), window cleaner (Sparkle), Topaz Anti-Slip Gloss Restorer (MPC Brand), Calcium, Lime, & Rust Remover (CLR Brands), Block Whitener (Kay Chemical Company), Sanitizer (Kay Chemical Company), Super Concentrate Degreaser (Kay Chemical Company), Degreaser (Kay Chemical Company), and Multi Surface & Glass Cleaner with peroxide (Ecolab).

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Abate by

May 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1):  Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  a) United Super Mart Inc. DBA De Ruyter Big M, 431 New York Rt 13, De Ruyter, NY 13052. On or about 11/20/2025 employees were regularly using chemicals without having safety data sheets readily available. Employees were working with hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to; sanitizer (Sanis Brand), window cleaner (Sparkle), Topaz Anti-Slip Gloss Restorer (MPC Brand), Calcium, Lime, & Rust Remover (CLR Brands), Block Whitener (Kay Chemical Company), Sanitizer (Kay Chemical Company), Super Concentrate Degreaser (Kay Chemical Company), Degreaser (Kay Chemical Company), and Multi Surface & Glass Cleaner with peroxide (Ecolab).  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 13, 2026

Abate by

May 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) United Super Mart Inc. DBA De Ruyter Big M, 431 New York Rt 13, De Ruyter, NY 13052. On or about 11/20/2025 the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals utilized by employees including, but not limited to; sanitizer (Sanis Brand), window cleaner (Sparkle), Topaz Anti-Slip Gloss Restorer (MPC Brand), Calcium, Lime, & Rust Remover (CLR Brands), Block Whitener (Kay Chemical Company), Sanitizer (Kay Chemical Company), Super Concentrate Degreaser (Kay Chemical Company), Degreaser (Kay Chemical Company), and Multi Surface & Glass Cleaner with peroxide (Ecolab).  Abatement certification is required