Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100303 G01 General.
Inspection Nr: 1093171.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $55,000.00
Current Penalty: $40,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/02/2016
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date: 04/01/2016
Final Order: 07/20/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/20/2017 | $40,000.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/01/2016 | $55,000.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/02/2016 | $55,000.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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) On or about September 15, 2015, the disconnect box for the Vertical Baler in the "GM" area was blocked with a storage rack and sufficient access and work space was not provided and maintained about. This prevented employees' access to the switch and did not permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. b) On or about September 15, 2015, the disconnect box for the Compactor in the grocery receiving dock area was blocked with cleaning tools, equipment, trash cans and/or debris piled-up. This prevented employees' access to the switch and did not permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. c) On or about September 15, 2015, the control panel for the Compactor in the grocery receiving dock area was blocked with cleaning tools, equipment, trash cans and/or debris piled-up. This prevented employees' access to the switch and did not permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. Walmart was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315502476. Citation No. 2, Item No. 6, and was affirmed as final order on 9/23/2013, with respect to workplace located at 2150 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624.