OSHA Inspection: OFFICE MAX NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Issued

2022-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7044.00 · Current $7044.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed.  Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:  a. On or about August 23, 2022, at the store receiving and warehouse area, the emergency exit double door was obstructed by a couple of boxes, a wire rack and a plastic bin, stored on the floor.  b. On or about August 23, 2022, at the storage room next to the employee breakroom, the emergency exit door was obstructed by a stack of empty storage bins stored on the floor.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer within 24 hours of the inspection.

Issued

2022-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1163.00 · Current $1163.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, in a readily accessible way, subjecting the employees to injuries:  a. On or about August 23, 2022, at the store receiving and warehouse area, one 10-pounds, ABC dry chemical, portable fire extinguisher, as well as the pull down fire alarm, were not readily accessible. Physical access was hampered by  a pallet of Xerox copier paper boxes.  b. On or about August 23, 2022, at the storage room next to the employee breakroom, one 10-pounds, ABC dry chemical, portable fire extinguisher was not readily accessible. Physical access to the extinguisher was hampered by a stack of empty plastic storage bins and a couple of retractable belt stanchions.  c. On or about August 23, 2022, near the store main entrance, next to the scanners and radios rack, one 10-pounds, ABC dry chemical, portable fire extinguisher, was not readily accessible. Physical access was hampered by  a plastic bin, trash can and a hand truck with a large box.  d. On or about August 23, 2022, at the corner of the store printing and copying department area, one 10-pounds, ABC dry chemical, portable fire extinguisher, was not readily accessible. Physical access was hampered by  a trash can and a framed dry-erase whiteboard.  NOTES: 1. Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item instances a. and b. since it was submitted prior to citation. 2. Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item instances c. and d. as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

2022-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1163.00 · Current $1163.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a. On or about August 23, 2021, at the corner of the store printing and copying department, the electrical service panel in the area was not readily accessible. Access to the electrical service panel was obstructed by a trash can and a  framed dry-erase whiteboard placed on the floor below and in front of the panel.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.