OSHA Inspection: WHOLESALE LUMBER CO. / DO IT BEST HARDWARE

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  On or about June 17, 2024, on the eastside of the hardware department, employee(s) utilized a portable fan that was plugged into an extension cord that was being used as permanent wiring.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(c)(3)(i):Conductors were not spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices were not first spliced or joined to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose:  On or about June 17, 2024, on the eastside of the hardware department, employee(s) utilized a portable fan that had splices that were not spliced or joined together by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy.

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $518.00 · Current $500.00 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:  On or about June 17, 2024, on the northside of the warehouse, employee(s) were utilizing a portable cooling fan that was plugged into a 2-outlet receptacle which was damaged (cracked).

Issued

2024-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $518.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:  On or about June 17, 2024, employee(s) utilized a 2-outlet receptacle that was located next to a water source that was not GFCI in the following instances:   a) In the break room area employee(s) utilized a microwave that was plugged into a 2 outlet-receptacle that was located next to a water source that was not GFCI.   b) On the northside of the warehouse employee(s) utilized a portable cooling unit that was plugged into a 2-outlet receptacle that was located next to a water source that was not GFCI.