OSHA Inspection: GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

Issued

Dec 7, 2012

Abate by

Jan 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:      (a)  On or about 7/12/12, in the production area, an exit sign was not illuminated to assist employees in finding the nearest exit, exposing employees to the hazard of burns and/or smoke inhalation.    (b)  On or about 7/12/12, at the rear of the retail area, an exit sign was not illuminated to assist employees in finding the nearest exit, exposing employees to the hazard of burns and/or smoke inhalation.

Issued

Dec 7, 2012

Abate by

Jan 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii):  Lavatories were not provided with hot and cold, or tepid running water:    (a)  On or about 7/12/12, in the employee restroom, neither hot nor tepid water were provided for employees to wash their hands, exposing employees to unsanitary conditions which could cause illness.

Issued

Dec 7, 2012

Abate by

Jan 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):  Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    (a)  On or about 7/12/12, in the production area, two fire extinguishers were not identified so that they could be easily located in the event of a fire.  The employees were exposed to hazards of burns and/or smoke inhalation.

Issued

Dec 7, 2012

Abate by

Jan 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3):  Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    (a) The portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility did not have an annual maintenance check, exposing employees to the hazard of burns and/or inhalation.

Issued

Dec 7, 2012

Abate by

Jan 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.165(e):  Manually operated actuation devices for use in conjunction with employee alarms were not unobstructed, conspicuous and readily accessible:    (a) On or about 7/12/12, in the production area, access to a fire alarm was obstructed and the alarm was not readily accessible to employees, exposing employees to the hazards of burns and/or smoke inhalation.