OSHA Inspection: BED BATH & BEYOND, INC.

Issued

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6600.00 · Current $5940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage had to be made:    On or about April 22, 2015, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when there was not enough room for powered industrial trucks to pass by each other when materials were unloaded in the receiving department and were waiting to be picked up and put away.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2): Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked:   On or about April 22, 2015, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when there were no permanent aisle markings to insure that there was enough room for powered industrial trucks to pass by each other when materials were unloaded in the receiving department and were waiting to be picked up and put away.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $6300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6): Industrial truck drivers were not required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel:     On or about April 29, 2015, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when employees were driving without looking in the direction of travel   a. While backing up a riding motorized pallet jack during the inspection walkaround on 5/5/2015 in ship-alone department   b. While driving down an aisle and looking at management and CSHO who were waiting for him to pass by during the inspection walkaround on 5/5/2015   c. While driving an order picker on 4/23/2015 and striking another driver in the warehouse racks   d. While driving a PIT during the walkaround while management was trying to clear the area near the racks in order to stage PIT accidents for CSHO (2 different employees) on 4/29/2015     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that 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

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6600.00 · Current $5940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    On or about April 29, 2015, employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when employees pushed ladders up to the side of the overhead conveyor in order to climb up to the side of the conveyor and pushed product that had become stuck or had jammed.  When employees climbed the ladder to push the product they were standing on the ladder platform or step next to belts, pulleys, and drive rollers that were powering the conveyor.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about April 29, 2015, employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when employees pushed ladders up to the side of the overhead conveyor in order to climb up to the side of the conveyor and pushed product that had become stuck or had jammed.  When employees climbed the ladder to push the product they were standing on the ladder platform or step next to belts, pulleys, and drive rollers that were powering the conveyor.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about April 29, 2015, employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when employees pushed ladders up to the side of the overhead conveyor in order to climb up to the side of the conveyor and pushed product that had become stuck or had jammed.  When employees climbed the ladder to push the product they were standing on the ladder platform or step next to belts, pulleys, and drive rollers that were powering the conveyor.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours.    An employee was injured on April 23, 2015 at approximately 11:50 p.m.  The employee was taken to the hospital in the early hours of April 24, 2015.  The hospitalization was not reported to OSHA until April 27, 2015.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2015-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  On or about May 5, 2015, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the riding pallet jack in the ship-alone department had not received daily inspections.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).