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Tvi, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Warwick, Rhode Island · Used Merchandise Stores · NAICS 453310

7inspections
15citation items
$40,645current penalties
Aug 23, 2019last inspection

Tvi, Inc. has 7 OSHA inspections on record in Rhode Island, the first in 2014.

OSHA's last visit started on Aug 23, 2019 after a complaint, in Providence.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 15 citation items: 10 serious, 3 repeat and 2 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $62,833 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $40,645, down 35%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.36, exit route design (4 items).

For context, across all retail employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $2,130. Tvi, Inc. averages $8,129 over 5 cited inspections in that time.

Tvi, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Tvi, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 2014 to 2019
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 344255831 OPENED AUG 23, 2019Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 75 employees at the site · Closed Sep 27, 2019

201 Branch Ave., Providence, RI 02904 · Used Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$3,720$2,500Sep 12, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2) · Exit route design
Repeat$11,669$7,500Sep 12, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(4) · Exit route design
Repeat$0$0Sep 12, 2019Final

Inspection 343074662 OPENED APR 10, 2018Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 80 employees at the site · Closed May 21, 2018

24 Universal Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886 · Used Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2) · Exit route design
Serious$5,691$3,984Apr 26, 2018Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(4) · Exit route design
Serious$0$0Apr 26, 2018Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4) · Exit routes
Serious$5,691$3,984Apr 26, 2018Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5) · Exit routes
Serious$0$0Apr 26, 2018Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles
Repeat$11,382$7,967Apr 26, 2018Final

Inspection 342679305 OPENED OCT 4, 2017Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 70 employees at the site · Closed Oct 10, 2017

Wampanoag Plaza 1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 · Used Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 341672087 OPENED AUG 4, 2016Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 70 employees at the site · Closed Sep 28, 2016

Wampanoag Plaza 1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 · Used Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$5,830$5,830Sep 12, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$5,830$0Sep 12, 2016Final

Inspection 340929116 OPENED SEP 18, 2015Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 43 employees at the site · Closed Nov 10, 2015

1500 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket, RI 02895 · Used Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$4,620$3,000Oct 5, 2015Final

Inspection 340754621 OPENED JUL 2, 2015Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 43 employees at the site · Closed Aug 10, 2015

1500 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket, RI 02895 · Used Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles
Serious$4,900$4,900Jul 13, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$2,100$980Jul 13, 2015Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$700$0Jul 13, 2015Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$700$0Jul 13, 2015Final

Inspection 339901035 OPENED AUG 14, 2014Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 60 employees at the site · Closed Aug 26, 2014

24 Universal Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886 · General Merchandise Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2019, the Providence site logged 13 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 95 workers: 22.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.3 for its industry. Those cases cost 635 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
1165 Providence
Providence · 2019
95 13722.64.3
1104 Warwick
Warwick · 2019
71 203.84.3
1060 E. Providence
East Providence · 2019
76 203.94.3
1138 Woonsocket
Woonsocket · 2019
59 204.34.3

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(i)

(4) Housekeeping—(i) General. Employers shall ensure that the worksite is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The employer shall determine and implement an appropriate written schedule for cleaning and method of decontamination based upon the location within the facility, type of surface to be cleaned, type of soil present, and tasks or procedures being performed in the area.

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

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 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles

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 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

Other used merchandise stores employers in Rhode Island

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.