OSHA Inspection: CROCS, INC. DBA CROCS AT FASHION OUTLETS CHICAGO

Issued

2026-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4100.00 · Current $4100.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Stock Room- On February 24, 2026, the employer did not ensure that all exit routes were kept free and unobstructed. Access through the emergency exit route leading to the emergency exit door of the Stock Room was limited by boxes of merchandise and a table.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with 1910.22(d), or replaced.  a) Sales Floor- On or about February 24, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the Cosco two-step ladder that was missing a rubber foot was removed from service until repaired or replaced.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Stock Room- On February 24, 2026, the employer did not ensure that boxes of merchandise were stored in a stable and secure manner to prevent sliding or collapsing. Damaged cardboard boxes were stacked on top of each other along the emergency exit route, wall, and near the storage racks.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2026-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) Stock Room - On February 24, 2026, the employer did not ensure that there was sufficient access or a safe working space around the electrical panels. The area in front of the main electrical panel was not kept free from obstructions, such as a box of material, a rolling cart, and a desk.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.