OSHA Inspection: FINISH LINE, INC.

Issued

Feb 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 9, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,711 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms and walking-working surfaces were not kept clean, orderly and in sanitary condition:    a) Entire Basement Stock Area, Supply Room, Electrical Room and other areas:  Rodents were present in the work area and rodent feces was contaminating various surfaces (e.g., floors);  on or about 11/8/19.    b) First Floor -  Sales Area, Office Area and Near First Floor Landing:  Rodents were present in the work area which created an unsanitary condition; on or about 11/8/19.

Issued

Feb 3, 2020

Abate by

Mar 9, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): Enclosed workplace(s) were not so constructed, equipped, and maintained to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, or other vermin and a continuing and an effective extermination program was not in instituted where rodents, insects, or other vermin were detected:  a) Basement - Throughout the Stock Room, Supply Room, Electrical/Storage Room, Emergency Stairwell and other areas:   Rodents were present in the work area due to the existence/creation of holes in the walls, gaps underneath doors, etc. and the lack of a continuing and effective extermination program; on or about 11/8/19.  b) Main Floor - Sales Area, Office Area, and Near First Floor Landing:   Rodents were present in the work area due to the existence/creation of holes in the walls, gaps underneath doors, etc. and the lack of a continuing and effective extermination program; on or about 11/8/19.

Issued

Feb 3, 2020

Abate by

Feb 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,783 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.    a)  Stock Room:  The exit leading from the stock room to Fordham Road was not maintained at least 28 inches as a wooden ramp was partially covering the stairs; on or about 11/8/19.

Issued

Feb 3, 2020

Abate by

Feb 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,711 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    a)  Basement - Stock Areas:  Employees cleaned up rodent droppings and the company did not require employees to wear hand protection (e.g., rubber, latex, nitrile, vinyl or equivalent gloves); on or about 11/8/19.