OSHA Inspection: GAP INC.

Issued

Oct 31, 2012

Abate by

Jan 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,805 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(c)(4):     The emergency action plan did not include, at a minimum, procedures to account for all employees after evacuation:    a.  Establishment: The employer's emergency action plan did not include procedures to account for all employees after evacuation of the store.

Issued

Oct 31, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,740 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):     The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a.  Establishment:  The employer did not conduct a hazard assessment of the chemicals, such as Sani-Spritz Spray, used to clean the restrooms daily and store as needed.

Issued

Oct 31, 2012

Abate by

Nov 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,610 · Current $2,805 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  Establishment:  Mannequins, signs, display shelving, boxes, clothing, etc. were not stored in a stable and secure manner on shelving in the storage rooms.  As a result employees sustained injuries, such as but not limited to, bruises, sprains and back injuries.

Issued

Oct 31, 2012

Abate by

Nov 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c):     Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:    a.  Storage Rooms:  The floor of the storage rooms were used to store signs, posters, mannequins, steamers, cabinets, racks, boxes, clothing, etc., constituting a tripping hazard for employees accessing the shelves and carts.

Issued

Oct 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,740 · Current $1,870 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):     The listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.    a.  Storage Room:  The electric power strip powering the refrigerator and other portable equipment, was used in lieu of permanent wiring.

Issued

Oct 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):     The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    a.  Storage Room:  The working space in front of the electrical panels, disconnects and transformer was used for storage of plastics bins and other items.