OSHA Inspection: TOYS R US (STORE #8754)

Issued

Mar 30, 2004

Abate by

Apr 2, 2004

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

P.L. 91-596 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1970: The employer
did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that
employees were exposed to the hazard(s) of cuts and finger amputation:
a)  At the store, storage warehouse, unloading dock - Employees were
exposed to cuts and
finger amputation hazards while using a damaged/defective portable wheel
conveyor
(expandable) during truck unloading operations.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is:
1)  To replace/repair damaged sections of the conveyor so it can
self-stand and not retract during
box unloading activities.
For additional assistance please refer to ANSI B20.1, Safety Standards for
Conveyors
and
Related Equipment, Section 6.09.1.14,

Issued

Mar 30, 2004

Abate by

Apr 19, 2004

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced