OSHA Inspection: GARDAWORLD

Issued

May 29, 2020

Abate by

Jun 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,361 · Current $4,453 Reduced

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) Garage (inside near garage door facing west) - On or about December 23, 2019, the employer failed to cut a six-inch diameter pipe stump", protruding up two inches, flush with the floor.  This posed a tripping hazard for employees.

Issued

May 29, 2020

Abate by

Jun 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(2):  The employer did not ensure that hazardous conditions on walking-working surfaces were corrected or repaired before an employee uses the walking-working surface again:  (a) Garage (inside near garage door facing west) - On or about December 23, 2019, the employer failed to cover a two-square foot wide sump pump hole opening.  This exposed employees to a tripping hazard..

Issued

May 29, 2020

Abate by

Jun 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,482 · Current $5,937 Reduced

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) Garage - On or about December 23, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that an alarm device located in the mens bathroom was operational.

Issued

May 29, 2020

Abate by

Jun 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,482 · Current $5,937 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."    (a) Garage - On or about December 23, 2019, the employer failed to mount a functional illuminated emergency exit sign above the doorway within the exit route.

Issued

May 29, 2020

Abate by

Jun 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $84,821 · Current $46,001 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    (a) Garage (on the wall mounted under the ventilation louvres) - On or about December 23, 2019, the employer failed to cover no less than three electrical boxes containing energized 120-volt spliced wires, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.    GardaWorld was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1292829, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 5/10/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 4200 Governor Printz Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802.    GardaWorld was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1127549, citation number 1, item number 2b, and was affirmed as a final order on 8/26/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 5-26 45th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101.    GardaWorld was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1078771, citation number 1, item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on 9/16/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 70 33rd Street, Pittsburg, PA 15201.