Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1189865.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/22/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $7,243.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date: 05/19/2017
Final Order: 10/30/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/30/2017 | $7,243.00 | 05/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/19/2017 | $9,054.00 | 05/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2017 | $9,054.00 | 05/22/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: Employer failed to ensure the exit route from hopper rail cars were kept unobstructed during blasting activities. Employees were exposed to entrapment hazards when the blast media was allowed to pile up at the bottom gates blocking the egress path.