OSHA Inspection: HOME DEPOT #6559

Issued

2024-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9218.00 · Current $9218.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color.  On or about October 22, 2024, on the left side of the establishment, the exit sign was not illuminated for the employee working as a sales associate in the tool rental department.

Issued

2024-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11524.00 · Current $11524.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel.  On or about October 22, 2024, power-operated equipment with operating deficiencies were used within the workplace without being taken out of service or repaired. 1) On the left side of the store, a forklift's reverse alarm was not working while an employee was pulling lumber for a customer. 2) On the right side of the store, a Ballymore's closed entry door alarm was not working while the employee was raising themself up approximately 6 feet to retrieve merchandise in the garden department.