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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): The employer does not ensure exit route(s) are kept free and unobstructed: Location: Stock room, break area On or about December 27, 2019 exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed, where cartons/boxes of merchandise obstructed the width of the exit route way of travel from the break area to the exit doors. Dollar Tree Stores, Incorporated was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1269761, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on September 9, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1155 S. Havana Street, Unit 23, Aurora, CO 80012. The employer fails to ensure each exit route from working areas of the stock room are maintained at least 28"wide. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure objects such as U-boat type warehouse stock carts and cartons of merchandise are not placed, stacked or projecting into exit routes to ensure all employees would be able to evacuate safely during an emergency.