OSHA has inspected Five Below, Inc. once in Illinois.
The inspection began on Mar 1, 2024 after a complaint, in Joliet.
That inspection ended with 2 citation items: 2 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $20,742 and now stand at $14,519, 30% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for retail employers since 2015 is $2,130, and Five Below, Inc. averages $14,519 (1 cited inspection).
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Watch this company2721 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60403 · Department Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $9,218 | $6,453 | Jul 8, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $11,524 | $8,067 | Jul 8, 2024 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
(b) Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii)
(ii) Working space required by this standard may not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be suitably guarded.
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