OSHA Inspection: ARC'TERYX

Issued

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $12413.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.  a) Back of House, Loft - On or about December 9, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that the flooring could support the maximum intended load where employees were storing store merchandise exposing employees to potential fall 11-foot fall hazard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $12413.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(13): The employer did not ensure that no employee carries any object or load that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall while climbing up or down the ladder.  (a) Back of House, Loft - On or about December 9, 2025, the employees carry packages, some of which are heavy, up and down an orange Werner 16' ladder which could cause them to become unbalance exposing them to a 11' fall hazard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(c)(7)(i): The employer did not ensure that ladders placed in locations such as passageways, doorways, or driveways where they can be displaced by other activities or traffic are secured to prevent accidental displacement:  (a) Back of House - On or about December 9, 2025, employees were using an unsecured 16' orange Werner extension ladder, placed in the egress pathway leading to the exit access door, to access the loft, where store merchandise was stored.  Incase of an emergency panicked employees on the floor could knock the ladder over when attempting to evacuate the area, exposing the worker to a 16' fall hazard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $12413.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i):Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  (a)  Back of the House, Loft - On or about December 9, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that the employees were protected from an 11-foot fall hazard while they store and or retrieve store products stored there.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.30(a)(1):29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): The employer did not provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard. And/or the employer did not ensure employees are trained in the requirements of this paragraph on or before May 17, 2017.  (a)  Back of the House, Loft - On or about December 9, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that the employees exposed to 11-foot fall hazard while they store and or retrieve store products stored there, received fall protection training.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(g)(2):Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  (a) Back of House, 1st Exit: On or about December 9, 2026, the aisleway width between the wall and the first set of boxes, that served as an exit route was 25-inches, width between wall and second set of books was 26 - inches and the distance between the third set of boxes was 23 - inches (b) Back of House, 2nd Exit: On or about December 9, 2026, the aisleway width between the wall and the boxes, that served as an exit route was 18.5-inches. (c) Rear Stairwell: On or about December 9, 2026, the aisleway width between the wall and carts, that served as an exit route was 19.5 inches.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a)  Back of House, 1st Exit:  On or about December 9, 2026, the aisleway that served as an exit route was obstructed by boxes of merchandise. (b) Back of House, 2nd Exit: On or about December 9, 2026, the aisleway that served as an exit route was obstructed by boxes of merchandise. (c)  Rear Stairwell: On or about December 9, 2026, the aisleway that served as exit route was obstructed by boxes, carts and platform trucks. (d) Loft Area: on or about December 9, 2026, the aisleway that served as  an exit route was  blocked and or obstructed by a 16' Werner extension ladder , rolling ladder and boxes and bins of merchandise.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:  (a) Arc'teryx 1099 H St. NW, Washington, DC - On or about December 9, 2025, the employer who had 18 employees at this establishment, and provided fire extinguishers for employee use did not have a written site-specific emergency action plan (EAP).  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(e):  The employer did not designate and train a sufficient number of persons to assist in the safe and orderly emergency evacuation of employees:  (a)  Arc'teryx 1099 H St. NW, Washington, DC  - On or about December 9, 2025, the employer who had 18 employees at this establishment, and provided fire extinguishers for employee use did not train any of the employees to assist in the safe and orderly emergency evacuation of employees.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.39(b): A fire prevention plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and made available to employees for review:  (a) Arc'teryx 1099 H St. NW, Washington, DC - On or about December 9, 2025, the employer who had 18 employees at this establishment, and provided fire extinguishers for employee use, did not have a written site-specific Fire Prevention Plan (FPP).  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.