OSHA Inspection: THE TOOL STORE, INC.

Issued

2026-03-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $398.00 · Current $398.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required:  a) On or about 12/29/2025, the employer did not submit abatement documentation as required for citation 1 item 1, which was issued to the employer on 12/12/2025.  b) On or about 12/29/2025, the employer did not submit abatement documentation as required for citation 1 item 2, which was issued to the employer on 12/12/2025.  c) On or about 12/29/2025, the employer did not submit abatement documentation as required for citation 1 item 3, which was issued to the employer on 12/12/2025.

Issued

2025-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $4965.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a) Worksite: 490 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501 - An employee working on a  wooden pallet raised by a powered industrial truck approximately 8 feet above the ground below was not protected from falling; on or about 6/20/25.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2025-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $4965.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) Worksite: 490 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501 - The employer did not ensure an employee operating a powered industrial truck, such as but not limited to a Hyster Lift Truck Model H30XL was trained to operate forklifts safely; on or about 6/20/25.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2025-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $4965.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.333(a)(1): Live parts to which an employee was exposed were not deenergized before the employee worked on or near them:   a) Worksite: 490 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501 - An employee cutting and removing a metal sign on a commercial building near energized power lines was exposed to being electrocuted; on or about 6/20/25.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.