PENSACOLA, FL —
OSHA Inspection: WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Monitoring inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a monitoring health inspection of WAL-MART STORES, INC. in 4600 MOBILE HWY #122, PENSACOLA, FL 32506 (NAICS 452910). OSHA activity number 340931716.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- WAL-MART STORES, INC.
- Site address
- 4600 MOBILE HWY #122
- City
- PENSACOLA
- State
- FL
- ZIP
- 32506
- Mailing
- 4600 MOBILE HWY #122, PENSACOLA, FL 32506
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Monitoring (D)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 452910
- Employees
- 341
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,300 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) On or about September 15, 2015, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to ensure that the energized switch junction box near the flammable storage cabinet/chemical waste storage in the "GM" area was covered. This made the 120V live wiring vulnerable to damage and employees exposed to contact with live parts, which were capable of causing electrical shock and/or burns.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $3300
- — Z (S) $3300
- — F (S) $2500
1910.1030 G02 II B
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2016
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $5,500 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B): The employer did not ensure that the training was provided to employees with occupational exposure at least annually: a) On or about September 17, 2015, maintenance employees and salaried managers are designated to clean up blood spills throughout the store and these employees have not been provided bloodborne pathogens training on an annual basis.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $5500
- — Z (S) $5500
1910.1030 G02 VII H
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2016
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(H): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment: a) On or about September 17, 2015, the employer's Computer Based Learning module for bloodborne pathogens contained information on what personal protective equipment employee should use while cleaning blood spills, such as gloves and apron but did not contain an explanation of the basis for the selection of this personal protective equipment.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $55,000 · Current $40,000 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 (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: a) On or about September 15, 2015, the disconnect box for the Vertical Baler in the "GM" area was blocked with a storage rack and sufficient access and work space was not provided and maintained about. This prevented employees' access to the switch and did not permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. b) On or about September 15, 2015, the disconnect box for the Compactor in the grocery receiving dock area was blocked with cleaning tools, equipment, trash cans and/or debris piled-up. This prevented employees' access to the switch and did not permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. c) On or about September 15, 2015, the control panel for the Compactor in the grocery receiving dock area was blocked with cleaning tools, equipment, trash cans and/or debris piled-up. This prevented employees' access to the switch and did not permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. Walmart was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315502476. Citation No. 2, Item No. 6, and was affirmed as final order on 9/23/2013, with respect to workplace located at 2150 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $40000
- — C (R) $55000
- — Z (R) $55000
1910.1030 F02 I
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2016
- Abate by
- Mar 28, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $27,500 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i): Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employee(s) with occupational exposure: a) On or about September 17, 2015, maintenance employees and salaried managers are designated to clean up blood spills throughout the store and these employees were not offered Hepatitis B vaccinations after receiving the bloodborne training nor within 10 working days of assignment. Walmart was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, which as contained in OSHA inspection number 315502880. Citation No. 1, Item No. 2a, and was affirmed as final order on 9/23/2013, with respect to workplace located at 2150 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $0
- — C (R) $27500
- — Z (R) $27500
1910.1030 G02 VII B
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2016
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $27,500 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(B): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain a general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases: a) On or about September 17, 2015, the employer's Computer Based Learning module for bloodborne pathogens did not contain a general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases. Walmart was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315502880. Citation No. 1, Item No. 3b, and was affirmed as final order on 9/23/2013, with respect to workplace located at 2150 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $0
- — C (R) $27500
- — Z (R) $27500
1910.1030 G02 VII I
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2016
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(I): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, or the fact that the vaccination will be offered free of charge: a) On or about September 17, 2015, the employer's Computer Based Learning module for bloodborne pathogens did not include information on the Hepatitis B vaccination including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that it was offered free of charge. Walmart was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315502880. Citation No. 1, Item No. 3d, and was affirmed as final order on 9/23/2013, with respect to workplace located at 2150 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $0
- — C (R) $0
- — Z (R) $0
1910.1030 G02 VII M
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2016
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(M): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an explanation of the signs, labels, or color coding required by 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1): a) On or about September 17, 2015, the employer's Computer Based Learning module for bloodborne pathogens did not contain an explanation of the signs, labels, or color coding required by 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1). Walmart was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315502880. Citation No. 1, Item No. 3f, and was affirmed as final order on 9/23/2013, with respect to workplace located at 2150 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $0
- — C (R) $0
- — Z (R) $0
1910.1030 G02 VII N
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2016
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(N): The bloodborne pathogens training program did not contain an opportunity for interactive questions or answers with the person conducting the training session: a. On or about September 17, 2015, the employer's Computer Based Learning module for bloodborne pathogens did not include opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training. Walmart was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315502880. Citation No. 1, Item No. 3g, and was affirmed as final order on 9/23/2013, with respect to workplace located at 2150 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $0
- — C (R) $0
- — Z (R) $0
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