GREEN BROOK, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: YELLOW TAG THRIFT STORE
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of YELLOW TAG THRIFT STORE in 199 ROUTE 22 EAST, GREEN BROOK, NJ 08812 (NAICS 453310). OSHA activity number 339802324.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- YELLOW TAG THRIFT STORE
- Site address
- 199 ROUTE 22 EAST
- City
- GREEN BROOK
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 08812
- Mailing
- 199 ROUTE 22 EAST, GREEN BROOK, NJ 08812
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 453310
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Nov 28, 2014
- Abate by
- Jan 7, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): . All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept in clean and orderly condition. a) Yellow Tag Thrift Store./ Green Brook, NJ/ Back Storage Room - Aisles and passageways are not kept clear and orderly, exposing employees to tripping and other hazards. 1) The aisles and passageways in the storage room were not kept clear of merchandise received for resale that creates tripping hazards to the employees. Observed on or about 06/04/2014
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1440
- — Z (S) $2400
1910.176 B
- Issued
- Nov 28, 2014
- Abate by
- Jan 7, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage was not secure. Storage of materials created a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., were not stacked, blocked or interlocked so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse. a/ Yellow Tag Thrift Store, Northwest and Northeast of the Storage room- materials are not stacked or interlocked to secure against sliding or collapse. Exposing employees to struck by hazards. 1) Employer has stored improperly stacked cardboard on two separate racks which were not interlocked or secured against sliding or collapse. Observed on or about 06/04/2014
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1440
- — Z (S) $2400
1910.176 C
- Issued
- Nov 28, 2014
- Abate by
- Jan 7, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.176(c): Housekeeping. Storage areas are not kept free from accumulation of materials that constitute hazards from tripping, fire, or pest harborage. a) Yellow Tag Thrift Store, Storage room Storage areas are not kept free from accumulation of materials that expose employees to hazards from tripping, fire, or pest harborage. 1) The back storage room was not kept free of accumulation of materials such as, but not limited to, clothes, baskets, cardboard boxes, ladder and other materials that create tripping, fire, or pest harborage hazards. Observed on or about on 06/04/2014
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1440
- — Z (S) $2400
1910.305 A02 I
- Issued
- Nov 28, 2014
- Abate by
- Jan 7, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power 600 volts, nominal, or less is used in prohibited manners: Note: Temporary electrical power and lighting installations may only be used as specified by 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(A) through 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(C). 1) Yellow Tag Thrift Store Green Brook, NJ site - Northeast region of storage room near exit: Flexible cords that are designed to be used temporarily are being used in lieu of permanent hard wiring. Exposing employees to electrical hazards. a) Extension cords were daisy chained from relocatable power taps and used to power the microwave and bay door lamp. Condition noted on or about 06/04/2014.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1440
- — Z (S) $2400
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Nov 28, 2014
- Abate by
- Jan 7, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer did not identify the location of fire extinguishers and make them readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury. a) Yellow Tag Thrift Store/ Storage Area Portable fire extinguishers locations are not identified or readily accessible to employees, subjecting the employees to injury such as burns. 1) Portable fire extinguisher(s) are blocked by boxes and other merchandise that were donated. Exposing employees to burns. 2) Portable fire extinguishers locations are not labeled to identify locations(s). Observed on or about on 06/04/2014
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). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339802324.
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