OSHA Inspection: LOWE'S HOME CENTER INC.

Issued

2012-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4):     Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:    In the area near the employee break room located in the south east corner of the building near a fire exit, a portable fire extinguisher was not properly maintained and kept in a fully charged status.

Issued

2012-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      At the site, in the main electrical room in the southeast corner of the building, the main electrical panel's (120/208 Volts) access area, two openings were open exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2012-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):     Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy    At the site, in the main electrical room, an outlet box conected to the upper portion of the electrical cabinet was open and contained live wiring exposing employees to electrical hazards.