BRIDGEPORT, CT —
OSHA Inspection: FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF CONNECTICUT, INC. in 1175 STATE STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06605 (NAICS 453998). OSHA activity number 340668193.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
- Site address
- 1175 STATE STREET
- City
- BRIDGEPORT
- State
- CT
- ZIP
- 06605
- Mailing
- RISK MANAGEMENT DEPT. FAMILY DOLLAR PO BOX 1017, CHARLOTTE, NC 28201
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
- 453998
- Employees
- 100000
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": Store Room: The exit doors were neither clearly visible nor marked by a sign, "Exit" or an equivalent.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $3000
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 10, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: Section 3.4.4, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1-1965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): Compressed gas cylinder(s) in use were not properly supported to prevent them from being knocked over: Register area: The compressed helium gas cylinder was not supported and/or secured to prevent from being knocked over, causing physical damage and/or gas leaks.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $4000
1910.304 F01 IV
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices shall be readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel: Electrical room: The electrical panels, having built-in overcurrent protection devices were blocked by materials, such as (but not limited to) tools stored in front of panels and an aluminum ladder that was leaning against a panel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 10, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $25,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: Storeroom: The exit route was completely blocked by carts and boxes containing various types of merchandises. Family Dollar Stores of Connecticut, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard, 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 123192536, Citation Number 01, Item Number 002, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/06/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 238 Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven Connecticut.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7000
- — Z (R) $25000
1910.176 B
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 10, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $35,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: Storeroom: The employer did not ensure through visual observations, frequent inspections and specific instructions that the "boxes" in various sizes, stored in tiers on the floor and carts, and containing different merchandises were properly stacked, interlocked and/or limited in heights so that they were stable and secured from sliding and/or collapsing, and also creating entrapment and fire hazards. Family Dollar Stores of Connecticut, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard, 29 CFR 1910.176(b) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 123192536, Citation Number 01, Item Number 004, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/06/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 238 Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven Connecticut.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7000
- — Z (R) $35000
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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 340668193.
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