| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2014-01-02
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| Case Closed |
2014-06-10
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
867030 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 B |
| Issuance Date |
2014-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-05-02 |
| Current Penalty |
1680.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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) Workplace, Dog Treat Aisle - Employee was struck when a shelving unit collapsed. The shelving unit was unsecure and unstable on, or about, 12/30/2013. 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 |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-05-30 |
| Current Penalty |
720.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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 - Fire extinguishers were positioned on walls in the store and accessible for employee use. Employees were not provided with an educational program regarding the use of fire extinguishers on, or about, 01/02/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. 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). |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-05-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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) Workplace, Throughout - Employees at the workplace handle materials such as, but not limited to, pesticides (foggers and sprays), stain removers, and products that contain formaldehyde and hydrochloric acid. A written hazard communication program was not in place; on, or about, 01/02/2014. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. ABATEMENT NOTE: The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials: a. Labeling and other forms or warning: Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party; b. A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's written Hazard Communication Program; c. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available all employee(s) on all shifts. d. The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication Program. The training for employee(s) must include at least: Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information; e. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program; and f. The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be made available upon request. For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication Program must also specifically address how: a. Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job site will be provided to other employers in the event the other employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials. b. The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies. c. The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the workplace. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-05-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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 - Employees at the workplace handle materials such as, but not limited to, pesticides (foggers and sprays), stain removers, and products that contain formaldehyde and hydrochloric acid. Material safety data sheets were not available; on, or about, 01/02/2014. 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 |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-05-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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 - Employees at the workplace handle materials such as, but not limited to, pesticides (foggers and sprays), stain removers, and products that contain formaldehyde and hydrochloric acid. A training program was not in place; on, or about, 01/02/2014. 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 |
01003D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2014-04-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-05-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Workplace, Throughout - Employees at the workplace handle materials such as, but not limited to, pesticides (foggers and sprays), stain removers, and products that contain formaldehyde and hydrochloric acid. Employees were operating without having been informed with regard to the company labeling system, safety data sheet(s) or how to obtain appropriate hazard information; on, or about, 01/02/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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