King Soopers South Academy location temporarily closed
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The King Soopers located at 2910 South Academy Boulevard in southeast Colorado Springs will be temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution after “…recent testing indicated the possible existence of asbestos,” at the store which is currently undergoing a remodel.
Corporate Affairs at King Soopers said it is proactively addressing the situation and has hired independent experts. King Soopers is also working with state agencies including the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) in the evaluation and future actions.
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Courtesy: FOX21 Chief Photojournalist Mike Duran
Courtesy: FOX21 Chief Photojournalist Mike Duran
“The store will remain closed until there is full confidence that all concerns have been addressed. At King Soopers, the safety of associates and customers is a top priority. The Company is committed to providing a safe shopping experience and will provide updated information as it becomes available,” stated King Soopers’ Corporate Affairs.
Customers who normally shop at the S. Academy Blvd. location can shop at three nearby stores:
1750 West Uintah Street
815 Cheyenne Meadows Road
7915 Constitution Avenue
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 (UFCW Local 7) released a statement about the closure of the store:
UFCW Local 7 is saddened to hear that the King Soopers, owned by Kroger, at 2901 S. Academy Blvd. in Colorado Springs, is closed because of a reported presence of asbestos. If found to be true, these allegations imply both members and customers could have been exposed to a carcinogenic substance which poses serious health risks. We urge OSHA and the appropriate state agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and once completed, communicate to every store worker and to the local community the final results and recommended actions for workers and customers. Local 7 will continue to assist workers as they navigate the complex problems presented by this incident. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7
King Soopers responded stating, “To honor our commitment to transparent communication we issued [a press release] this morning. Additionally, as shared in the press release, we are working with the appropriate state agencies, which is inclusive of OSHA.”
Source: FOX21News.com
