OSHA Inspection: MARSHALLS OF MA, INC.

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,975 · Current $7,066

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    On or about August 1, 2017, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the door into the office from the warehouse did not have an exit sign.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $9,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    On or about August 1, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in, and amputation hazards when there were no specific steps for shutting down the equipment such as, but not limited to, conveyors as described in the procedure titled Lockout-Tagout Procedure for Conveyors Systems and GOH Jervis Web.  The Lockout-Tagout Procedure for Conveyors Systems and GOH Jervis said the following:  If conveyor is running at this time, stop operation by normal means (stop button, key switch etc.)    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them.  On or about August 1, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in, and amputation hazards when there were no specific placement or removal steps for equipment such as, but not limited to, conveyors as described in the procedure titled Lockout-Tagout Procedure for Conveyors Systems and GOH Jervis Web.    a.  The procedure for conveyors does not indicate when the exceptions apply or when employees are to lock out at the electrical panel instead of at a motor disconnect.  b. When employees lock out multiple conveyors in a conveyor system, there are no specific instructions telling the employees the order that locks are to be applied or the order that locks are to be removed.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $9,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6): Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that had been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee did not verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished:    On or about August 1, 2017, employees were exposed to caught-in, struck-by, and amputation hazards when the employees assumed that isolation had been effective when the chain or conveyor stopped at the same time that the disconnect was turned off.  No attempt to re-start the system was performed.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $49,797 · Current $12,934 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures:    On or about August 1, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in, and amputation hazards when there were only generic instructions on how to verify LOTO isolation for equipment such as, but not limited to, conveyors as described in the procedure titled Lockout-Tagout Procedure for Conveyors Systems and GOH Jervis Web.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.    The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1219798, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/24/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 2300 Miller Road, Decatur, GA.

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,992 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illness (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent) was not completed in the detail required by the regulation.    Located at Marshalls of MA, Inc., Decatur, GA, USA:  On or about August 1, 2017, the employer did not complete OSHA 300 log or equivalent for the following workplace injuries/illnesses for 2017.    a.  On or about 6/28/2017, Shipper - The employee felt pain in the left shoulder when lifting boxes resulting in 29 days of job transfer/restriction.    b.  On or about 7/13/2017, Ticketer - The employee tripped while walking over rails injuring left wrist resulting in 11 days of job transfer/restriction.  c.  On or about 7/19/2017, Ticketer - The employee tripped while walking in congested area injuring left leg and right face resulting in two days away from work.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,992 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2): The employer did not fill out or correctly fill out an OSHA Form 301 or equivalent for each recordable injury or illness.    Located at Marshalls of MA, Inc., Decatur, GA, USA:  On or about August 1, 2017, the employer did not correctly complete an OSHA Form 301 or equivalent for the following workplace injuries and illnesses that were recorded on the OSHA 300 log for 2017.    a.  On or about 7/13/2017, Ticketer - The employee tripped while walking over rails injuring left wrist resulting in 11 days of job transfer/restriction.  The injury/illness was missing on the form.  b.  On or about 7/19/2017, Ticketer - The employee tripped while walking in congested area injuring left leg and right face resulting in two days away from work.  The injury/illness was missing on the form.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.