OSHA Inspection: RIDLEY'S FAMILY MARKETS, INC.

Issued

2019-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6440.00 · Current $3600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) Deli: On or about November 29, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees used a corrosive chemical to clean the fryer - Ecolab Greasestrip Plus, CAS 1310-73-2, CAT 1 eye damage hazard, but did not have access to safety eyewear or chemical resistant gloves.        b) Deli and Bakery: On or about November 29, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees used a corrosive chemical to clean floors, and food contact surfaces, but did not have access to safety eyewear - Ecolab Lmentary No-rinse Drain & Floor Cleaner Sanitizer, CAT 1 eye damage hazard, and Kay, Kayquat II, CAT I eye damage hazard.     Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2019-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Deli: On or about November 29, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees used a corrosive chemical to clean the fryer - Ecolab Greasestrip Plus, CAS 1310-73-2, CAT 1 eye damage hazard, but did not have access to safety eyewear.        b) Deli and Bakery: On or about November 29, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees used a corrosive chemical to clean floors, and food contact surfaces, but did not have access to safety eyewear - Ecolab Lmentary No-rinse Drain & Floor Cleaner Sanitizer, CAT 1 eye damage hazard, and Kay, Kayquat II, CAT I eye damage hazard.     Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2019-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Deli, Bakery and Produce: On or about November 29, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees are working with food-service grade chemicals and a degreaser which are corrosive, but they have not been trained to assess chemical hazards in their work areas.     Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2019-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a) Deli, Bakery and Produce: On or about November 29, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees are working with food-service grade chemicals and a degreaser which are corrosive, but they are not familiar with the corrosive pictogram on product bottles/packaging, or how to determine what type of gloves or safety eyewear are required during cleaning of equipment and surfaces.    Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.