OSHA has inspected T.J. Maxx 3 times in Illinois since 1994.
The latest one began on Oct 18, 2021 after a complaint, in Peoria.
Those inspections ended with 6 citation items: 1 serious and 5 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $6,811 and now stand at $4,768, 30% lower after settlements or reviews.
Portable fire extinguishers comes up most often in these citations: 2 items under 1910.157.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for retail employers since 2015 is $2,130, and T.J. Maxx averages $3,823 (1 cited inspection).
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Watch this company5001 North Big Hollow Road, Peoria, IL 61614 · All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco 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 |
Other-than-serious | $5,461 | $3,823 | Jan 6, 2022 | Final |
4971 W. Calsag Road, Crestwood, IL 60445 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $1,350 | $945 | Jul 24, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 24, 2002 | Closed |
3076 N. Water, Decatur, IL 62526 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 23, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1904.5(c) · Determination of work-relatedness |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 23, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 23, 1994 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
(c) Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1)
(c) General requirements. (1) The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3)
(3) The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check. Stored pressure extinguishers do not require an internal examination. The employer shall record the annual maintenance date and retain this record for one year after the last entry or the life of the shell, whichever is less. The record shall be available to the Assistant Secretary upon request.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.