OSHA Inspection: THE HOME DEPOT USA, INC #3104

Issued

2013-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $3575.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:      (a) Lawn and Garden:  On or about May 2, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while storing a two and one half gallon propane tank with flammable and combustible material such as, but not limited to, gasoline and two stroke motor oil in the same flammable storage cabinet.

Issued

2013-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4400.00 · Current $2860.00 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) Break Room: On or about May 2, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to electric shock and fire hazards while using a 120 volt flexible cord that energized a Relocatable Power Tap.  The Relocatable Power Tap was used to provide power to equipment such as, but not limited to, the coffee pot and microwave.       (b) Appliance Cage: On or about May 2, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to electric shock and fire hazards while using a 120 volt flexible cord to energize a permanent work station for appliance preparation for delivery.

Issued

2013-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:    (a) Break Room: On or about May 2, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to electric shock and fire hazards while using a 120 volt flexible cord that was run through a cabinet hole that energized a Relocatable Power Tap. The Relocatable Power Tap was used to provide power to equipment such as, but not limited to, the coffee pot and microwave.

Issued

2013-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:   (a) Contractor Desk: On or about May 2, 2013 and times prior, employees were exposed to electric shock and fire hazards while using a 120 volt Relocatable Power Tap that was run through the doorway from behind a false wall at the contractor desk that energized a computer.