OSHA Inspection: HUMANE SOCIETY OF ST. THOMAS

Issued

2024-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1244.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) On or about 2/28/2024, in the back of the charity shop, the area in front of two electrical panels with 240 voltage was used for storing tables with merchandise.   b) On or about 2/28/2024, in the front of the cat room, the area in front of an electrical panel was used to store a litter box.

Issued

2024-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):  Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   a) On or about 2/28/2024, in the back room of the thrift store, a portable fire extinguisher was not mounted.

Issued

2024-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.165(e): Manually operated actuation devices for use in conjunction with employee alarms were not unobstructed, conspicuous and readily accessible:  a) On or about 2/28/2024, in the backroom of the charity shop of the Humane Society of St. Thomas, access to a fire alarm pull was obstructed by a shelving unit.