| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2013-05-15
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| Case Closed |
2014-10-24
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
818776 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4400.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-11-26 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2): Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked: a) Stockroom, Receiving Area - There were no apparent markings showing permanent aisles and passageways; on or about 05/15/13. b) Stockroom, Merchandise Area - There were no apparent markings showing permanent aisles and passageways; on or about 05/15/13. c) Stockroom, Furniture Area - There were no apparent markings showing permanent aisles and passageways; on or about 05/15/13. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B04 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-11-26 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent: a) Stockroom, Receiving Area - Facing East there was no visible "Exit Directional" sign showing the direction of travel to the east; on or about 05/15/13. b) Stockroom, Merchandise Area - Facing East there was no visible "Exit Directional" sign showing the direction of travel to the east; on or about 05/15/13. c) Stockroom, Furniture Area - Facing West there was no visible "Exit Directional" sign showing the direction of travel to the west; on or about 05/15/13. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B05 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3300.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-11-26 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet): Receiving Area/Electronics Room - There was no marking on the door leading to the electronics room that could be mistaken as an exit; on or about 05/15/13. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-05 |
| Current Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-11-26 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting: a) Workplace, throughout the facility - Employees were not provided with an educational program to familiarize them with fire extinguisher use; on or about 09/03/13. *ABATEMENT NOTE* By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b). Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3300.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-11-26 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: a) Worksite - Employees use products such as but not limited to Formula 409, Antibacterial Kitchen All-Purpose Cleaner - Lemon Fresh, and VECTRA Floor Finish containing chemicals such as but not limited to Alkyl Dimenthyl Benzyl Chloride, Lauramine Oxide, Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, to clean the bathrooms and floors. The employer did not maintain and implement a written hazard communication program; on or about 09/03/13. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-21 |
| Current Penalty |
5500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-11-26 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift: a) Workplace, throughout the facility - Employees use products such as but not limited to Formula 409, Antibacterial Kitchen All-Purpose Cleaner - Lemon Fresh, and VECTRA Floor Finish, containing chemicals such as but not limited to Alkyl Dimenthyl Benzyl Chloride, Lauramine Oxide, Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, to clean the bathrooms and floors. The employer did not ensure material safety data sheets were readily accessible; on or about 09/03/13. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-11-26 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Workplace, throughout the facility - Employees use products such as but not limited to Formula 409, Antibacterial Kitchen All-Purpose Cleaner - Lemon Fresh, and VECTRA Floor Finish containing chemicals such as but not limited to Alkyl Dimenthyl Benzyl Chloride, Lauramine Oxide, Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, to clean the bathrooms and floors. The employees were not provided with effective training on the hazards of the chemicals; on or about 09/03/13. b) Workplace, throughout the facility - For those employees who only handle spills of chemicals in sealed containers which were not opened under normal conditions of use, the employer did not provide the employees with the training and information to protect them in the event of a spill or leakage. Employees who stock shelves on a regular basis clean up product because of breakage has spilled or leaked. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
22000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-11-26 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. a) Stockroom, Furniture area to Merchandise area, aisle - The aisle was obstructed by items such as but not limited to blue ribbon step ladder, boxes, and merchandise on a pallet; on or about 05/15/13. b) Stockroom, Receiving area to Electrical Room aisle - The aisle was obstructed by items such as merchandise on the floor and merchandise stored on a pallet; on or about 05/15/13. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. Big Lots Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314211376, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 165 S. White Horse Pike, Clementon, NJ 08021. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Current Penalty |
70000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
70000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-11-26 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Stockroom, Merchandise Area - The fire exit route and aisle were obstructed by items such as but not limited to merchandise. One section of the fire exit route was reduced to approximately 8 inches of clearance; on or about 05/15/13. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. Big Lots Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314211376, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 165 S. White Horse Pike, Clementon, NJ 08021. Big Lots Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314157280, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 09/30/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1010 Oneill Highway, Dunmore, PA 18512. Big Lots Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312497282, citation number 3, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/27/2009 with respect to a workplace located at 2855 Selma Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36108. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-11-15 |
| Current Penalty |
27500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
55000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-11-26 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-18 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: a) Stockroom - Larger boxes of merchandise was stacked on top of smaller boxes of merchandise. Boxes of merchandise were crushed and leaning; on or about 05/15/13. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. Big Lots Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314157280, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 09/30/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 1010 Oneill Highway, Dunmore, PA 18512. |
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