OSHA Inspection: FOREVER 21 RETAIL INC.

Issued

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $66000.00 · Current $46200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Location: In the back of the store; a) Exit route used by employees was obstructed by boxes and materials; on or about 7/3/13.   Location: Stock room; b) Exit route used by employees was obstructed by boxes and materials; on or about 7/3/13.   The Forever 21 Retail Inc. was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315641373, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/1/12, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Commons Way Bridgewater NJ 08807.

Issued

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $22000.00 · Current $15400.00 Reduced

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)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION(S) AND CONDITION(S))(DESCRIBE HAZARD(S))NOTE: APPLIES WHEREVER EXTINGUISHERS ARE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE USE INCLUDING EXTINGUISHERS ON THE OUTSIDE OF WORKPLACE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES  Location: Inside the stock room;  a) The fire extinguisher was not mounted and easily accessible to employees during an emergency; on or about 07/03/13.  The Forever 21 Retail Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315641373, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/1/12, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Commons Way Bridgewater NJ 08807.

Issued

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $22000.00 · Current $15400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse.  Location: Stock room; a) Boxes containing merchandise were stacked and were not stable to prevent them from accidentally sliding or collapsing; on or about 07/03/13.   Location: Exit Hallway; b) Boxes containing merchandise were stacked and were not stable to prevent them from accidentally sliding or collapsing; on or about 07/03/13.    Location: Back of store; c) Boxes containing merchandise were stacked and were not stable to prevent them from accidentally sliding or collapsing; on or about 07/03/13.  The Forever 21 Retail Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315641373, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/1/12, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Commons Way Bridgewater NJ 08807.

Issued

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $22000.00 · Current $15400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination shall be 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.  Location: In exit hallway;  a) The light fixture was not protected by a cover to prevent accidental breakage of illuminated lamps; 07/03/13.   Forever 21 Retail, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305(a)(2)(ix), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315551366, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 08/10/11, with respect to a workplace located at 578 Broadway New York, NY 10022.