Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1601808.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $145,027.00
Current Penalty: $93,435.66
Issuance Date: 12/12/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/30/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date: 01/10/2023
Final Order: 09/11/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/11/2024 | $93,435.66 | 12/30/2022 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/24/2023 | $145,027.00 | 12/30/2022 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2022 | $145,027.00 | 12/30/2022 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be kept free and unobstructed: a) Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC located at 1106 W. Jackson Street Thomasville, GA 31792: The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent fire and obstruction hazards as demonstrated on or about June 14, 2022, and times prior, in the stock room, where employees move, work, and retrieve merchandise. The single emergency exit door was obstructed by U-boats with merchandise. To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that exit doors are kept clear and unobstructed. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1517332, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 22, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 73 E Hollis St Nashua, NH 03060. To abate this hazard in the future, the employer must ensure exit routes are kept free and unobstructed.