OSHA Inspection: SEARS PERMIAN RETIREMENT CORP.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:      On or about May 23, 2013 and at times prior thereto, a grinding machine at the maintenance shop was being used without a work rest to support offhand work such as, but not limited to, drill bits or similar tools. This condition exposed employees to potential struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.     On or about May 23, 2013 and at times prior thereto, an electrical box receptacle and cover plate located in the kitchen behind the stove was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. This condition exposed employees to potential electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemcial action or overheating:        On or about May 23, 2013 and at times prior thereto, a broken 120 VAC receptacle cover plate located at the preparation area and a burnt Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter "GFCI" located at the plaza dining facility were identified.  These conditions exposed employees to potential electric hazards.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i)(D): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more was not guarded against accidental contact by elevating 2.44 m (8.0 ft) or more above the floor or other working surface  or other forms of approved enclosures.     On or about July 31, 2013 and, at times prior thereto, a fluorescent lamp operating at 50 volts or more, installed at lower than 8 ft., was not guarded against accidental contact.  This condition exposed employees to potential electric hazards.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose. Outlet boxes did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  On or about May 23, 2013 and, at times prior thereto, two outlet boxes located in the kitchen were not provided with a cover plate to prevent exposure to electrical live parts.  This condition exposed employees to potential electric hazards.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $2,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    On or about July 31, 2013 and at times prior thereto, a freezer electric cord located in the kitchen was identified where the path to ground was not continuous. This condition exposed employees to potential electric hazards.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(2)(iii): The grounding contacts of receptacles and cord connectors were not grounded by connection to the equipment grounding conductor of the circuit supplying the receptacle or cord connector. The branch circuit wiring method did not include or provide an equipment grounding conductor to which the grounding contacts of the receptacle or cord connector were not connected:  On or about July 31, 2013 and at times prior thereto, a receptacle located in the wall by the soda fountain machines was not properly grounded.  This condition exposed employees to potential electric hazards.

Issued

Nov 19, 2013

Abate by

Dec 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): Storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean, orderly and in a sanitary condition:    On or about May 23, 2013 and at times prior thereto, a kitchen storeroom was cluttered with mops, brooms and different chemicals in five and one gallon containers.  Many of the containers were stored and stacked up in the storeroom wash tub. These conditions exposed employees to potential health and safety hazards.