MARRERO, LA ·
OSHA Inspection: THE HOME DEPOT USA, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of THE HOME DEPOT USA, INC. in 4600 LAPALCO BLVD, MARRERO, LA 70072 (NAICS 444110). OSHA activity number 339755357.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- THE HOME DEPOT USA, INC.
- Site address
- 4600 LAPALCO BLVD
- City
- MARRERO
- State
- LA
- ZIP
- 70072
- Mailing
- 4600 LAPALCO BLVD, MARRERO, LA 70072
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- 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
- 123
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Jun 27, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: On or about May 2, 2014, in the receiving area, at the Home Depot USA, Inc., the employer failed to ensure that the eyewash station was available for immediate emergency use. The eyewash station was blocked by pallets and was covered with a green plastic draw string bag. Employees charged Powered Industrial Trucks (P.I.T.) throughout the day at the battery charging station.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2500
- · Z (S) $5000
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Jun 27, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 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: On or about May 2, 2014, at the pro desk, at the Home Depot USA, Inc., the employer failed to ensure that appliances such as a Patton portable space heater was plugged directly into a receptacle outlet.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1500
- · Z (S) $3000
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jun 27, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: On or about May 2, 2014, in the pro desk area at the Home Depot USA, Inc., the employer allowed employees to use a Belkin surge protector that did not have adequate strain relief.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (S) $3000
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Jun 27, 2014
- Abate by
- Jul 12, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: On or about May 2, 2014, on aisle 43, at The Home Depot USA, Inc. the employer failed to ensure that fire extinguishers were mounted.
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 339755357.
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