OSHA Inspection: DISCOUNT DAVE'S LLC

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

May 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,033 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:      (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, the rear east room exit had been locked with a dead bolt and a wooded barricade across the door preventing easy access thru the exit door in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

Nov 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:      (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, one of the marked exits in the main show room area of the facility had been blocked by large rolls of carpet, which prevented easy egress thru the exit door in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

May 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,033 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:          (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, at the facility located at 1854 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO., the employer had not developed and implemented an Emergency Action Plan for the workplace.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

Feb 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.39(b): A fire prevention plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and be made available to employees for review:          (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, at the facility located at 1854 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO., the employer had not developed and implemented a Fire Prevention Plan for the workplace.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

May 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.   Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.        (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that all Portable Fire Extinguishers had been inspected annually. The last inspection dated noted on the inspection tags was 2008.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

May 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,033 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:        (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine the PPE required, in that forklift battery recharging activities had not been assessed to determine the need for PPE.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

Feb 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:        (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, the employer did not provide and require PPE for employees engaged in nightly battery maintenance and recharging activities. These activities require the use of eye protection, face shield, hand protection, and an apron to prevent caustic acid injuries to the eyes and or body.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

May 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,033 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:          (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, the employer did not provide suitable facilities for the quick emergency drenching of the eyes and body, in that there was no eye wash available for employees engaged in Forklift Battery Charging and Maintenance Activities.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

May 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,033 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):          (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that all Powered Industrial Truck operators had successfully completed the Training and Performance Evaluation required by this standard.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

May 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,626 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating conditions        (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that all Powered Industrial Trucks having defects and in need of repairs, were taken out of service until they were restored to safe operating condition as noted in the following instances:                 (1) - #5 Clark Propane PIT - Missing one headlight and the other not working.                            (2) - #3515 TCM Electric PIT - Emergency Brake not holding; No Operational Horn or Warning Device.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

Jan 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Powered industrial truck(s) which were used daily on a basis were not examined for defects after each shift:        (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that all Powered Industrial Truck Operators were conducting daily examinations of Powered Industrial Trucks and identifying equipment in that was defective and in need of repairs. The equipment was still in operation with the defects which had not been corrected and restored to a safe operating condition.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

May 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,846 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:          (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that electrical panel in the warehouse area next to the loading door was installed with a required door enclosure.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

Jan 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:          (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that breaker openings in the electrical panel in the warehouse area next to the loading door, were effectively closed.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

Jan 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:        (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that electrical panel in the warehouse area next to the loading door was illegibly marked to indicate the purpose of the breakers.

Issued

Jan 16, 2018

Abate by

May 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,033 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:            (a) On Oct. 10 2017 and times prior, the employer had not developed a Hazard Communications Program due to employees working in and around chemicals such as Sulfuric Acid contained the batteries of their Powered Industrial Trucks.