OSHA Inspection: SPENCER GIFTS LLC

Issued

2024-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $13334.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(8): The employer did not ensure that ladders are used only for the purposes for which they were designed:  a) On or about 01/25/2024, throughout the store; employees were exposed to fall hazards when the employer did not ensure a Werner 8-foot Type I fiberglass step ladder model #6008 was used in accordance with manufacturer's requirements. Employees used the top two steps of the ladder to access merchandise on an approximate 9-foot 5-inch Overhead Storage Platform (OSP).  b) On or about 01/22/2024, in the back storage/breakroom area;  employees were exposed to fall hazards when the employer did not ensure a Werner 8-foot Type I fiberglass step ladder model #6008 was used in accordance with manufacturer's requirements. Employees lacked sufficient space to fully extend the ladder to reach toilet paper and paper towels from the mezzanine above the bathroom. As a result, they used the ladder in its closed position, leaning it against the wall.  c) On or about 01/25/2024, in the back storage/breakroom area;  employees were exposed to fall hazards when the employer did not ensure a Werner 8-foot Type I fiberglass step ladder model #6008 was used in accordance with manufacturer's requirements. Employees lacked sufficient space to fully extend the ladder to reach a Jumbo Card rack from the mezzanine above the bathroom. As a result, they used the ladder with spreaders that were not fully extended and locked.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED.

Issued

2024-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $13334.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(9): The employer did not ensure that ladders are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury.  a) On or about 01/25/2024, throughout the store; employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8ft, when ladders were used each shift, without being inspected.  Employees used (1) Blue Werner 8ft type I fiberglass step ladder model #6008, and (1) Green Werner 8ft step ladder (model unknown) with visible damage to the front and rear foot pads, to access merchandise stored on a 9ft 5inch on the overhead platform.   b) On or about 01/25/2024, in the back storage/breakroom area;  employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8ft, when ladders were used each shift, without being inspected.  Employees used (1) Blue Werner 8ft type I fiberglass step ladder model #6008, and (1) Green Werner 8ft step ladder (model unknown) with visible damage to the front and rear foot pads, to access extra racking and supplies that were stored on a mezzanine above the bathroom.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED.

Issued

2024-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.30(b)(1): The employer did not train each employee on or before May 17, 2017 in the proper care, inspection, storage, and use of equipment covered by this subpart before an employee uses the equipment.  a) On or about 01/25/2024, throughout the store and back storage/breakroom area; employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 8 feet when the employer did not ensure employees were trained on how to inspect: a Blue Werner 8ft type I fiberglass step ladder model #6008 (1), a Green Werner 8ft step ladder (1), and a Yellow 6ft A-frame step ladder (1).  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $13333.00 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) On or about 01/25/2024 and at times prior, throughout the store; employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 8 feet when using a Werner 8ft type I fiberglass step ladder model #6008 to reach overhead and carry boxes and other merchandise down from Overhead Storage Platform (OSP).  b) On or about 01/25/2024 and at times prior, in the back storage/breakroom area; employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 8 feet when using a Werner 8ft type I fiberglass step ladder model #6008 to reach shelving/racks and carry supplies stored on the Mezzanine above bathroom.   ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED