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OSHA Inspection: KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC. in 6444 CARLISLE PIKE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050 (NAICS 452111). OSHA activity number 341139152.

What this inspection record means

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Site address
6444 CARLISLE PIKE
City
MECHANICSBURG
State
PA
ZIP
17050
Mailing
6444 CARLISLE PIKE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
452111
Employees
200
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.242 A

Other-than-serious 1 instance 15 exposed
Issued
May 5, 2016
Penalty
Initial $3,400 · Current $2,125 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.242(a):   General requirements. Each employer shall be responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees, including tools and equipment which may be furnished by employees.    a) 6444 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg PA - On or about December 9, 2015, the employer did not ensure that a Werner 12 foot fiberglass stepladder (Model 3W422) was inspected and removed from service when needed, exposing employees to a fall hazard. Both spreader bars were bent and loose.     No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $2125
  • — Z (S) $3400

1910.303 B01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 15 exposed
Issued
May 5, 2016
Abate by
Jun 1, 2016
Penalty
Initial $3,400 · Current $2,125 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment shall be determined using the following considerations:    a) 6444 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg PA; Upper Stockroom - On or about December 22, 2015, fluorescent lights located within several inches above cardboard boxes of merchandise and clothes racks were not protected from accidental contact or damage.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $2125
  • — Z (S) $3400

1904.40 A

Other-than-serious 1 instance 200 exposed
Issued
May 5, 2016
Abate by
Jun 1, 2016
Penalty
Initial $850 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1904.40(a):  Basic requirement. When an authorized government representative asks for the records you keep under Part 1904, you must provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.    6444 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg PA - On or about December 22, 2015, an OSHA Form 301 or equivalent for the following work-related injuries or illnesses was not filled out or incorrectly filled for the calendar year 2015:    a) The employer reported an "other recordable case" for a strained knee injury occurring on or about November 20, 2015 (case no. 301549270200001) and the OSHA 301 equivalent form did not contain the employees gender; name of physician or other health care professional; the location of where treatment was given; if the employee was treated in an emergency room or kept overnight for an in-patient hospitalization; the time the employee began work; and information regarding the object or substance that directly harmed the employee.    b) The employer reported an "other recordable case" for a puncture to the foot occurring on or about November 25, 2015 (case no. 301549483010001) and the OSHA 301 equivalent form did not contain the employees gender; name of physician or other health care professional; the location of where treatment was given; if the employee was treated in an emergency room or kept overnight for an in-patient hospitalization; the time the employee began work; and information regarding the object or substance that directly harmed the employee.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $850

1904.29 B03

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 200 exposed
Issued
May 5, 2016
Abate by
Jun 1, 2016
Penalty
Initial $850 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and/or an incident report (OSHA Form 301 or equivalent) within seven (7) calendar days  of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred:  6444 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg PA - On or about December 22, 2015, the following work-related injury was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and/or an incident (OSHA Form 301 or equivalent) within the required time frame:  a) On or about December 9, 2015, an employee fell from a portable step ladder and was hospitalized resulting in lost work days and the employer failed to enter the recordable injury on the OSHA 300 log.   b) On or about December 9, 2015, an employee fell from a portable step ladder and was hospitalized resulting in lost work days and the employer failed to complete an OSHA 301 or equivalent in its entirety.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $850

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