Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii): The floor of every workroom must be maintained, so far as practicable, in a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage must be maintained and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places must be provided, where practicable, or appropriate waterproof footgear must be provided. On November 3, 2014, the Employer failed to provide a safe and healthy work environment free of hazards associated with a dry working condition in the following areas: (a) In the basement, whenever it rains or snows, floods with approximately 3 inches of standing water. The water comes in from the roof and through the roll up door causing mold to build up throughout the entire room. Employees were exposed to slip, trip, and fall hazards. (b) In the furnace room, whenever it rains or snows, becomes inundated with water dripping down the electrical wires, lighting fixtures, and down the furnace causing mold to build up throughout the entire room. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards. (c) Within the entire store; main floor, storage room, and extra parts rooms; there are numerous leaks that each time it rains or snows water drips on work spaces, parts, and products. Employees were exposed to slip, trip, and fall hazards along with electrical hazards in their immediate work spaces.