OSHA Inspection: DOLLAR GENERAL #04316

Issued

2020-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $8096.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):  a) 960 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, PA 17512 - Back Store Room - During hot weather, electrical panel B becomes very hot and overheats requiring employees to position a fan to cool the panel box.  When employees attempt to turn breakers off, they receive an electric shock from the panel, on or about October 4, 2019.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13494.00 · Current $8096.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i): The employer did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos-containing material (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM) at the work site:  a) 960 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, PA 17512 - Back Store Room - On or about March 9, 2020, the employer did not take steps to determine if nine inch x nine inch floor tiles contained asbestos material.  The tiles were installed prior to 1980.  The tiles were severely damaged.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(iii): The employer did not inform employees who performed housekeeping activities in area(s) which contained asbestos containing material (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) of the presence and location of ACM and/or PACM in such area(s) which might have been contacted during such activities:  a) 960 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, PA 17512 - Back Store Room - On or about March 9, 2020, the employer did not inform the employees of the presence of asbestos containing material (ACM) or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM). The 9 in x 9 in. asbestos containing floor tiles were installed prior to 1980, in the back store room.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(5)(i): The employer did not affix signs or labels so that employees would be notified of what materials contain asbestos containing materials (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) to materials that were previously identified to be ACM and/or PACM:  a) 960 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, PA 17512 - Back Store Room - On or about March 9, 2020, the employer did not post warning signs in the back store room, informing employees that there is asbestos containing material (ACM) orpresumed asbestos containing material (PACM) in the area.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv): The employer did not train employees who performed housekeeping operations in areas containing presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM) and/or other asbestos-containing material (ACM) at least once a year:  a) 960 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, PA 17512 - Back Store Room - On or about March 9, 2020, the employer did not train employees in the proper methods of housekeeping actives related to damaged asbestos containing material (ACM) or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM), 9 inch X 9 inch floor tiles.  The employer did not prohibit dry sweeping.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(8): The employer cleaned up waste and debris and accompanying dust in an area containing accessible or visibly deteriorated asbestos containing material (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM), by dry dusting, dry sweeping or vacuuming without using high-efficiency particulate air filters:  a) 960 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, PA 17512 - Back Store Room - On or about March 9, 2020, the employer did not restrict dry sweeping in the back store room where severely damaged 9 inch x 9 inch asbestos containing material (ACM) or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) floor tile was present.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4242.00 · Current $2545.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.  a) 960 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, PA 17512 - Back Store Room - On or about March 9, 2020, the employer failed to post the 2019 OSHA 300A annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses in an area where all employees had access,   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Dollar General was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1047652, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 8, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 310 North Main Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346.