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K-Mart: OSHA inspections and violations

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania · General Merchandise Stores · NAICS 452111

23inspections
37citation items
$17,671current penalties
Jul 24, 2017last inspection

Since 1973, OSHA inspectors have visited K-Mart in Pennsylvania 23 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Jul 24, 2017 after a complaint, in West Chester.

In all, OSHA issued 37 citation items: 9 serious, 1 willful and 27 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $21,887; today they stand at $17,671, 19% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.1200 (hazard communication), 5 times.

Among retail employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $2,130 penalty. K-Mart averages $11,826 across 1 cited inspection.

K-Mart: OSHA citation items per year, 1973 to 2017
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 342511151 OPENED JUL 24, 2017Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 147,000 employees at the site · Closed Jan 7, 2019

985 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Other-than-serious$9,239$7,391Jan 19, 2018Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$5,543$4,434Jan 19, 2018Final

Inspection 342301108 OPENED JUN 28, 2017Open

Referral · Partial · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Open

985 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection so far.

Inspection 310722087 OPENED JUL 17, 2008Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 75 employees at the site · Closed Aug 28, 2008

5005 Edgemont Avenue, Brookhaven, PA 19015 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes
Serious$0$0Aug 6, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes
Serious$0$0Aug 6, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iva) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$2,500$2,500Aug 6, 2008Closed

Inspection 308993450 OPENED APR 27, 2006Closed

Complaint · No inspection · Safety · Closed Apr 27, 2006

11725 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 203460514 OPENED MAY 8, 2001Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 125 employees at the site · Closed Jan 5, 2011

Store 3268, Route 309, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 18002170 OPENED JUL 8, 1991Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 162 employees at the site · Closed Jan 13, 1992

5005 Edgemont Avenue, Brookhaven, PA 19015 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$1,125$675Sep 4, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
Other-than-serious$750$450Sep 4, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(vi) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5) · Sanitation
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 5c
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 5d
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iv) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 1991Closed

Inspection 18071613 OPENED MAY 23, 1986Closed

Programmed other · Complete · Safety · 350 employees at the site · Closed Aug 17, 1988

1 Kresge Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(9) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$350$240Jul 10, 1986Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$490$340Jul 10, 1986Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$350$240Jul 10, 1986Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools
Serious$420$280Jul 10, 1986Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 10, 1986Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 10, 1986Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 10, 1986Final
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 10, 1986Final

Inspection 706341 OPENED SEP 11, 1985Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 120 employees at the site · Closed Oct 3, 1985

3200 West Ridge Pike, Eagleville, PA 19401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

15 older inspections

Inspection 1996073 OPENED APR 10, 1985Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 150 employees at the site · Closed Apr 23, 1985

1502 S. 4th St., Store #3361, Allentown, PA 18103 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 191148 OPENED MAR 9, 1984Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 120 employees at the site · Closed Mar 30, 1984

555 Blazier Dr, Wexford, PA 15090 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12997102 OPENED AUG 6, 1981Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 118 employees at the site · Closed Oct 19, 1981

1502 South 4 St, Allentown, PA 18103 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(2) · Emergency action plans
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 8, 1981Closed

Inspection 12685798 OPENED APR 29, 1981Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 135 employees at the site · Closed May 4, 1981

3200 West Ridge Pike, Eagleville, PA 19403 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12959649 OPENED FEB 15, 1978Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

880 Butler Street, Glenshaw, PA 15223 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12689113 OPENED JAN 24, 1978Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 125 employees at the site · Closed May 16, 1978

2200 E High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design
Willful$700$700Mar 6, 1978Closed

Inspection 12561130 OPENED NOV 2, 1977Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 150 employees at the site · Closed Dec 7, 1977

1890 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design
Serious$240$240Nov 4, 1977Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 4, 1977Closed

Inspection 12843843 OPENED JUN 9, 1977Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 175 employees at the site · Closed Sep 7, 1977

180 Point Plaza, Butler, PA 16001 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 28, 1977Closed

Inspection 12818803 OPENED MAY 5, 1977Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 135 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Route 30, Greensburg, PA 15601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12959045 OPENED MAR 17, 1977Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 125 employees at the site · Closed May 5, 1977

720 Clairton Blvd, Pleasant Hill, PA 15236 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 4, 1977Closed

Inspection 12818548 OPENED JAN 21, 1977Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 135 employees at the site · Closed May 10, 1977

Route 30 Greensburg Plaza, Greensburg, PA 15601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(8) · Exit route design
Serious$180$180Feb 2, 1977Closed

Inspection 12818209 OPENED JUL 7, 1976Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 175 employees at the site · Closed Feb 2, 1977

3244 Elton Road, Johnstown, PA 15904 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 13, 1976Closed

Inspection 12748406 OPENED MAR 25, 1976Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 100 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Us Route 309 At Casey, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12708400 OPENED FEB 18, 1976Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed May 3, 1976

Us Rte 309 At Casey, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(5) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.159(e)(2) · Automatic sprinkler systems
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(10) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 5, 1976Closed

Inspection 12866810 OPENED MAY 31, 1973Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 135 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

720 Clairton Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, PA 15206 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 25, 1973Closed

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries

29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases

29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(vi)

(vi) Readily ignitible material such as weeds and long dry grass shall be removed within 10 feet of any container.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)

(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i)

(5) Transportation. (i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked in accordance with this section in a manner which does not conflict with the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) and regulations issued under that Act by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR subtitle B).

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.159 · Automatic sprinkler systems

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.20

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.38 · Emergency action plans

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