OSHA Inspection: BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(1)(i):  Rail, roller, picket fence, half door, or equivalent barrier. Where there is exposure below to falling materials, a removable toe board or the equivalent shall also be provided. When the opening is not in use for handling materials, the guard shall be kept in position regardless of a door on the opening. In addition, a grab handle shall be provided on each side of the opening with its center approximately 4 feet above floor level and of standard strength and mounting.    (a)  Second floor receiving, Trolley - An employee was exposed to a 9 foot 10 inch fall while using a trolley to take clothing merchandise from the second floor to the first floor, and the employer did not ensure the employee was protected from falling by the use of guardrails or personal fall protection, on or about March 5, 2013.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

May 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $2,145 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(4): Objects that project into the exit route reduce the width of the exit route to less than the minimum width requirements for exit routes.    (a)  Employee Bathroom Exit - A floor scrubber was store in the hallway along the exit route.  The employer did not insure that the exit route width was maintained along the path, on or about March 5, 2013.      (b)  Youth Exit - A table protruded out into the exit route limiting the opening of a door.  The employer did not insure that the exit route width was maintained along the path, on or about March 5, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

May 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces    (a)  First floor receiving - Employees use a cardboard compactor that meets the requirements of a permit required confined space.  The employer did not conduct an adequate evaluation to determine the existence of permit required confined spaces, on or about March 5, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

May 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:     (a)  First floor receiving - Employees use a cardboard compactor that meets the requirements of a permit required confined space.  The employer did not  inform employees through the posting of signs or equally effective means of the existence and location of a permit required confined spaces, on or about March 5, 2013.        Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $2,145 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a)  Receiving office - An employee used a computer and printer that received powered through two inter-connected power strips.  The employer did not ensure that power strips were used according to their listing and labeling, on or about March 5, 2013.       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

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)  Debits Room - The employer stored boxes in front of a breaker box.  The employer did not ensure that the space in front of the electrical panel was not used for storage, on or about March 5, 2013.  (b) Electrical Closet - The employer stores boxes of bags in front of a disconnect panel.  The employer did not ensure that the space in front of the disconnect panel was not used for storage, on or about March 5, 2013.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

May 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:   (a)  Lower Receiving Area - Employees are exposed to electrical and falling glass hazards from uncovered overhead lights, on or about March 5, 2013.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

May 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $2,145 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    (a) Hallway outside employee restroom - The employer used an extension cors as a substitute for fixed wiring, on or about March 5, 2013.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

May 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings  (a)  Men's Employee Restroom - The employer did not ensure that an extension cord was free from possible damage when it ran through a doorway, on or about March 5, 2013.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

May 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $22,000 · Current $14,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.    (a) Debit Room - An employee entered the debit room to obtain supplies such as but not limited labels and bags.  The employer did not ensure that exit access was provided with at least 28 inches, on or about March 5, 2013.    (b)  Layaway Room, Clothing racks - An employee entered the layaway room to obtain a variety of clothing merchandise.  The employer did not ensure that exit access was provided with at least 28 inches, on or about March 5, 2013.    (c)  Layaway Room, General merchandise shelves - An employee entered the layaway room to obtain a variety of general merchandise, such as but not limited to home decor.  The employer did not ensure that exit access was provided with at least 28 inches, on or about March 5, 2013.    (d)  Supply closet - An employee entered the janitors close to obtain items such as but not limited to cleaning supplies and sign stock.  The employer did not ensure that exit access was provided with at least 28 inches, on or about March 5, 2013.    (e)  Fixtures room - Managers enter the fixture room to remove fixtures for the sales floor.  The employer did not ensure that exit access was provided with at least 28 inches, on or about March 5, 2013.     The Burlington Coat Factory was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314104506, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 27, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 4500 San Bernardo, Laredo, TX 78040.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

May 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $715 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1):  A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent), was not completed in detail as required by the regulation.     (a) 2012 OSHA 300 Log - The employer did not maintain the 2012 OSHA log in the detail required by the standard.  In Column (F) the employer did not describe the injury, parts of the body affected, on or about March 5, 2013.    (b) 2012 OSHA 300 Log - The employer did not maintain the 2012 OSHA log in the detail required by the standard.  In Column (E) the employer did not describe where the event occurred, on or about March 5, 2013.     (c) 2012 OSHA 300 Log - The employer did not maintain the 2012 OSHA log in the detail required by the standard.  In Column (C) the employer did not include the employee's job title, on or about March 5, 2013.           Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

May 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $715 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.    (a)  Breakroom  The employer failed to post the 2012 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses, on or about February 1, 2012.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.