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Hot Topic, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Buford, Georgia · Family Clothing Stores · NAICS 448140

1inspections
7citation items
$22,392current penalties
Apr 14, 2016last inspection

OSHA inspectors have visited Hot Topic, Inc. in Georgia one time.

It opened on Apr 14, 2016 after a complaint, in Buford.

In all, OSHA issued 7 citation items: 7 serious.

The proposed penalties came to $32,000; today they stand at $22,392, 30% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.37 (exit routes), 2 times.

Among retail employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $1,750 penalty. Hot Topic, Inc. averages $22,392 across 1 cited inspection.

Hot Topic, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 2016 to 2016
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 341398519 OPENED APR 14, 2016Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 12 employees at the site · Closed Aug 10, 2016

3333 Buford Drive Ne #1110, Buford, GA 30519 · Family Clothing Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
 Serious$7,000$4,900May 13, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements
 Serious$5,000$3,492May 13, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1)(i) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Serious$7,000$4,900May 13, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes
 Serious$3,000$2,100May 13, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4) · Exit routes
 Serious$0$0May 13, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(a) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$3,000$2,100May 13, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$7,000$4,900May 13, 2016Final

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(a)

(A) The depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts may not be less than indicated in Table S-1. Distances shall be measured from the live parts if they are exposed or from the enclosure front or opening if they are enclosed;

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii)

(ii) Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3)

(3) Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

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