Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1189026.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 04/04/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $49,797.00
Current Penalty: $29,878.00
Issuance Date: 03/27/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/21/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/21/2017 | $29,878.00 | 04/04/2017 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/27/2017 | $49,797.00 | 04/04/2017 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. On or about October 27, 2016: Location - 40-24 College Point Blvd. Level D, Flushing, NY 11354 a.) The emergency exit route was blocked by clothing racks, wooden board, boxes and merchandise. On or about November 15, 2016: Location - 40-24 College Point Blvd. Level D, Flushing, NY 11354 b.) The emergency exit route was blocked by clothing racks, wooden board, boxes and merchandise. FOREVER 21 RETAIL, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 1910.37(a)(3) OR ITS EQUIVALENT, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 924027, CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 001, ISSUED ON 01/02/2014 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON 01/28/2014, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT ONE GARDEN STATE PLAZA, PARAMUS, NJ 07652. FOREVER 21 RETAIL, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 1910.37(a)(3) OR ITS EQUIVALENT, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 922344, CITATION NUMBER 02, ITEM NUMBER 001, ISSUED ON 01/02/2014 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON 04/10/2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1540 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10036. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.