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OSHA Inspection: MICHAELS STORES, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of MICHAELS STORES, INC. in 295 UNION STREET, WATERBURY, CT 06708 (NAICS 451120). OSHA activity number 346289408.

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Site address
295 UNION STREET
City
WATERBURY
State
CT
ZIP
06708
Mailing
295 UNION STREET, WATERBURY, CT 06708
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
451120
Employees
50000
Ownership type
A

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.37 A03

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 10 exposed
Issued
Jan 11, 2023
Abate by
Jan 24, 2023
Penalty
Initial $51,800 · Current $10,000 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Store Room: Employer did not ensure all exit routes were free and unobstructed, exposing employees to fire hazards.   Michaels Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1387321, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 19 Apr 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 75 Interstate Shop Center, Ramsey, NJ 07446
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $10000
  • — C (R) $51800
  • — Z (R) $51800

1910.157 E01

Other-than-serious 5 instances 11 exposed
Issued
Jan 11, 2023
Abate by
Mar 1, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $5,000
29 CFR  1910.157(e)(1):The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:  Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that all portable fire extinguishers in the building were subjected to an annual inspection and maintenance check.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $5000
  • — C (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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