OSHA Inspection: TRADER JOE'S EAST INC.

Issued

2023-03-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5692.00 · Current $3800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) On November 17, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the exit door, which led from the backroom to the loading dock area, was kept free and unobstructed. The door was obstructed by shopping carts filled with flowers on one side and a flat top cart with stacked boxes on both sides.  b) On November 17, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the exit door, which lead from the loading dock area to the outside, was kept free and unobstructed. The door was obstructed by wooden display crates, baskets and racks from the inside and loading racks and a forklift from the outside.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2023-03-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4838.00 · Current $3000.00 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:  a) On November 17, 2022, the employer did not ensure that all electrical equipment was installed and used in accordance with the listing and labeling of the equipment. In the backroom, an orange extension cord was connected to a T300 Walk Behind Floor Scrubber and used to charge the floor scrubber.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.