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OSHA Inspection: GUITAR CENTER STORES, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of GUITAR CENTER STORES, INC. in 3725 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, MOBILE, AL 36608 (NAICS 451140). OSHA activity number 346400393.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
3725 AIRPORT BOULEVARD
City
MOBILE
State
AL
ZIP
36608
Mailing
5795 LINDERO CANYON ROAD, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
451140
Employees
22
Ownership type
Private (A)

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 20 exposed
Issued
Mar 8, 2023
Abate by
Mar 27, 2023
Penalty
Initial $11,162 · Current $11,162
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  a) Back storage area: on or about December 20, 2022, in the back stockroom the employer failed to ensure that passage between shelving units were clear of merchandise and boxes of product where employees move, work and retrieve stock.
Recent events (1)
  • · Z (S) $11162

1910.37 A03

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 20 exposed
Issued
Mar 8, 2023
Abate by
Mar 27, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) are not kept free and unobstructed.  a) Back storage area: on or about December 20, 2022, in the back stockroom the employer failed to ensure that egress routes were clear of merchandise and boxes of product where employees move, work and retrieve stock.
Recent events (1)
  • · Z (S) $0

1910.303 G01 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 8, 2023
Abate by
Mar 27, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  a)  Back storeroom: On or about December 20, 2022, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards in that clear access was not maintained in front of a 120/240 volt breaker panel due to the presence of merchandise, cardboard boxes, and other items.
Recent events (1)
  • · Z (S) $0

1910.176 B

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 20 exposed
Issued
Mar 8, 2023
Abate by
Mar 27, 2023
Penalty
Initial $11,162 · Current $11,162
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers is not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it is stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  a) Back storeroom: On or about December 20, 2022, the employer failed to ensure boxed merchandise that is in storage is arranged in a stable manner to prevent it from falling onto or in the path of employees performing work in the storage area.
Recent events (1)
  • · Z (S) $11162

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