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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1194247.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $72,430.00
Current Penalty: $36,215.00
Issuance Date: 03/16/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/11/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/10/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C;I
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/10/2017 | $36,215.00 | 04/11/2017 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/16/2017 | $72,430.00 | 04/11/2017 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: Instance #1: Date of Violation: On or about 11-30-2016, and times prior thereto, located at United States Postal Service Great Bridge Station; 1100 South Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23322, in the employee work room rear dock area, employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards due to an emergency exit was blocked with pallets, boxes, and parcel. The exit was blocked on the inside and the outside of the door on the loading dock. Instance #2: Date of Violation: On or about 11-30-2016, and times prior thereto, located at United States Postal Service Great Bridge Station; 1100 South Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23322, in the employee work room area beside the mail sorting desk #RR43, employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards due to an emergency exit was blocked by sorting desks, mail containers/hampers, and a trash can. The United States Postal Service was previously cited for the same violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard OSH ACT of 1970 Section 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1075593, serious citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 01-08-16, with respect to a workplace located at U.S. Postal Service Harrisburg, PA. The United States Postal Service was previously cited for the same violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard OSH ACT of 1970 Section 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1122884, repeat citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 08-09-16, with respect to a workplace located at U.S. Postal Service Silver Spring, MD. The United States Postal Service was previously cited for the same violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard OSH ACT of 1970 Section 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1156806, repeat citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 01-17-17, with respect to a workplace located at U.S. Postal Service Baltimore, MD. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.