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Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1205520.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/24/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $9,234.00
Current Penalty: $9,234.00
Issuance Date: 02/28/2017
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/27/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2017 | $9,234.00 | 03/24/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level. a) Exit doors were blocked with pallets of batteries in the battery charging room, in that employees would not be able to use the exit doors in case of emergency. b) An Exit door located next to the large overhead door was blocked with materials, in that employees would not be able to use the exit doors in case of emergency.