Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100036 B02 Design and construction requirements for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1183959.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/30/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $12,675.00
Issuance Date: 04/06/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/28/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/28/2017 | $12,675.00 | 11/30/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2017 | $9,959.00 | 05/02/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(2): More than two exit routes were not available in the workplace where the number of employees, the size of the building, its occupancy, or the arrangement of the workplace was such that all employees would not be able to evacuate safely during an emergency: a) Aramids Phosgene unit 1074 second level: Only one exit was available from the second level preventing employees from evacuating safely during an emergency, on or about 10/14/16. b) Aramids Phosgene unit 1074 third level: The two exit routes from the third level discharged next to the processing equipment, including the mixing tee, reactor one and vaporizer, on or about 10/14/16. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.