THOMASVILLE, GA ·
OSHA Inspection: LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, INC. in 13911 US HIGHWAY 19 S, THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 (NAICS 444110). OSHA activity number 339177651.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, INC.
- Site address
- 13911 US HIGHWAY 19 S
- City
- THOMASVILLE
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 31792
- Mailing
- LOWE'S CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER, MAIL CODE: A2ELP 1000 LOWE'S BLVD, MOORESVILLE, NC 28117
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Records only (C)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 444110
- Employees
- 129
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,740 · Current $2,244 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: a) Bullpen, Propane Cylinder Exchange Cage - On or about July 10, 2013 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that employees wear face shield or other suitable eye and/or face protection while changing propane cylinders for forklift operations, exposing employees to eye injuries. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $2244
- · Z (S) $3740
1910.138 A
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,740 · Current $2,244 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes: a) Bullpen, Propane Cylinder Exchange Cage - On or about July 10, 2013 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that employees wear hand protection while changing propane cylinders for forklift operations, exposing employees to skin injuries. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $2244
- · Z (S) $3740
1910.37 B06
- Issued
- Dec 19, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color: a) Garden Center, North Exit - On or about July 10, 2013, the exit sign posted above the pedestrian exit door was not illuminated by a reliable light source, exposing employees to a life safety hazard. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 339177651.
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