OSHA Inspection: CVS ALBANY, LLC

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,967 · Current $12,471

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(c)(1): Each exit discharge did not lead directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside:     a)  On or about 4/20/17, Emergency Exit discharge outside the building towards Cruger Avenue;    The exit discharge area outside the building leading towards Cruger Avenue was completely fenced around and employees can only have access to the Cruger Avenue if they reach the rolling door and push a button to open it.  Also this area was obstructed by numerous U-boat carts, empty trays, boxes with unpacked merchandise such as bottles of water and paper rolls , one store trash bin, ten construction trash bins and other store shelving materials, creating numerous trip/fall hazards.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,975 · Current $12,471

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3):Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:    a)  On or about 4/20/17, Pharmacy area;     Employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards due to protruding nails, and extension cords laying on the floor.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $79,673 · Current $12,471 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed:    On or about 4/20/17, Stock Room Emergency Exit access to Cruger Avenue, Emergency Exit from downstairs stockroom to Allentown Ave., and the bathroom/lockers area;    a) The aisle leading from the Stock room to the emergency exit door that discharges to the Cruger Avenue was obstructed by a U-boat cart full of merchandise(fragrances and cosmetics), leaving a clearance of only 7 inches wide.  b) Emergency Exit access from downstairs stockroom to Allentown Ave. exit door was obstructed with stacked trays with merchandise, boxes with merchandise and a cart containing boxes and other materials, leaving a space of only 15 inches at one point and 16.5 inches wide at other point.   c) Sheet rock panels were observed to be blocking the access to/from the bathroom, leaving only 17 inches wide to get through.  d) Exit discharge outside of the building leading towards Cruger Avenue was obstructed by numerous U-boat carts, empty trays, boxes with unpacked merchandise such as bottles of water and paper rolls , one store trash bin, ten construction trash bins and other store shelving materials, creating numerous trip/fall hazards.    1st Repeat:   The CVS Albany, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1109811, citation number  1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/9/16, with respect to a workplace located at 16 Weyman Ave. New Rochelle, NY 10801.    2nd Repeat:  The CVS Albany, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1114768, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/5/17, with respect to a workplace located at 49 4th Street Troy, NY 12180.