OSHA Inspection: CITY JEANS, INC.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employees were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. A device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is permitted on exit discharge doors.     a) 845 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY: An exit door leading to the street (Lafayette Avenue), had an overhead door that was locked with two padlocks from the street, on or about6/2/2013.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): An exit access was not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. Where there is only one exit access leading to an exit or exit discharge, the width of the exit and exit discharge must be at least equal to the width of the exit access.     a) Stock Room, 845 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY. The aisle leading from inside the stock room to the exit access, was reduced by various stored items, to a width ranging from 12" to 26", on or about 6/4/2013.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed.     a) 845 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY:  The exit door route leading from inside the store to the street (Lafayette Avenue) was obstructed with two wood racks, ladder, two boxes of fans, table and a box of rocks, on or about 6/4/2013.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit  was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."     a) Stock Room, 845 White Plains Road, Bronx: An exit sign was not provided over the exit door leading to an exit.On or about 06/04/2013.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers were not stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.     a) Stock Room, 845 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY:  Boxes of clothes, shoes and sneakers were stored on metal shelves and not effectively secured, on or about 6/4/2013.

Issued

Nov 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.    a) Stock Room,  845 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY:  Access to two (2) electrical panels were obstructed with boxes of sneakers, shoes and cardboards, on or about 6/4/2013.