OSHA Inspection: THE FISH STORE

Issued

Feb 21, 2020

Abate by

Apr 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(14): Guardrail systems on ramps and runways were not installed along each unprotected side or edge.  a) Store - On or about 11/14/19 and at times prior thereto the emergency exit door in the back of the store discharged to a ramp without guardrail protection. Employees were exposed to falls from a 52 inch elevation onto the concrete floor.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 21, 2020

Abate by

Apr 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  a) Shop, Front and Back of Building  - On or about 11/14/19 and at times prior thereto the EXIT signs in the emergency exit doors were not lit.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 21, 2020

Abate by

Apr 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): Vermin control. Every enclosed workplace was not so constructed, equipped, and maintained, so far as reasonably practicable, as to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, and other vermin. A continuing and effective extermination program was not instituted where their presence was detected.  a) Shop - On or about 11/14/19 and at times prior thereto the loading dock door did not close completely. The emergency exit door was damaged and presented holes. Rodents entered the building and the employer did not institute an extermination program.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 21, 2020

Abate by

Apr 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) Store - On or about 11/14/19 and at times prior thereto, the employer utilized relocatable power taps in wet environments to connect controlllers, heaters, lights, and other devices required for the open fish tanks.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 21, 2020

Abate by

Apr 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4): Outlet devices had an ampere rating less than the load being served:  a) Store - On or about 11/14/19 and at times prior thereto the available 15 A 110 V outlets were overloaded by connection of multiple electrical devices for the operation of the fish tanks, causing overheating and tripping of the thermal breaker in the main panel.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).