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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1513598.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $15,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/22/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 05/06/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 08/06/2021
Final Order: 02/06/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/06/2024 | $15,000.00 | 05/06/2024 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/24/2021 | $13,653.00 | 08/17/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/22/2021 | $13,653.00 | 08/17/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a - On or about January 28, 2021, at the worksite Foundation Food Group, Inc., located at 2076 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, GA, at Plant 4, employees were exposed to fire and chemical hazards as the employer did not ensure egress routes were free and unobstructed. A gate separating the Cooked (Ready To Eat) and the Raw sides was welded shut in the main route of egress. b - On or about January 28, 2021, at the worksite Foundation Food Group, Inc., located at 2076 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, GA, at Plant 4, in the Line 4 Freezer room employees were exposed to hazards associated with fire and chemical emergencies due to restricted route of egress from the manifold side of the freezer. Employees had to climb under equipment in an effort to exit from behind the freezer. One route was limited in height to 3.1 ft. and the second route under a platform was 4.4 ft. in height.