OSHA Inspection: FOREVER 21 RETAIL, INC.

Issued

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    Site: 1540 Broadway New York, NY - B3 storage area    On or about 7/23/13    a) The storage room was not kept clean and orderly. Merchandise, clothing and garbage were all over the floor creating a trip and fall hazard.

Issued

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $49000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.      Site: 1540 Broadway New York, NY - storage rooms in B1, B2 and B3 areas    On or about 7/23/13    a) Employer did not maintained the exit routes free and unobstructed from materials. The emergency exit was blocked by clothing racks, and the exit routes were obstructed by merchandise, clothing and garbage.

Issued

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $27500.00 · Current $19250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets may not be used unless the shell is grounded.      Site: 1540 Broadway New York, NY - B3 stock area    On or about 7/23/13    a) Light fixtures were not provided with a cover to prevent breakage and/or accidental contact.  Employees use metal hooks to retrieve merchandise on hangers stored within inches of the light fixtures.