OSHA Inspection: THE J. JILL GROUP

Issued

Sep 22, 2016

Abate by

Nov 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,908 · Current $6,236 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:  A.  On or about September 20, 2016, Back Store Room:  A mezzanine used for storage was not provided with a standard guardrail (including top rail and mid rail).  Employees were exposed to falls of 8 feet, 3 inches to the concrete floor below.

Issued

Sep 22, 2016

Abate by

Nov 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,908 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed.  Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:    A.  On or about September 20, 2016, Back Store Room:  Access to the rear emergency exit was obstructed by the placement of cardboard boxes and a clothing rack.  Access was reduced to 16 1/2 inches.

Issued

Sep 22, 2016

Abate by

Nov 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,126 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was in a passageway or general open space and was not suitably guarded when normally enclosed live parts were exposed for inspection or servicing:    A.  On or about September 20, 2016, Back Store Room:  The work space in front of 120V electrical panels identified as LP-1 and PP-1 was used for the storage of cardboard boxes containing signage, posters and clothing.  The electrical panels provided power to lights, exit signs, receptacles, cash registers, communications rack, microwave, refrigerator, water cooler and water heater, among other equipment.