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Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1628473.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $122,782.00
Current Penalty: $85,947.40
Issuance Date: 04/11/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 04/28/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/08/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 1560
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/08/2023 | $85,947.40 | 04/28/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/11/2023 | $122,782.00 | 04/28/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) are not kept free and unobstructed: (a) Large Storeroom, main exit access route: On or about October 17, 2022, the exit route to the white double exit door in the back storeroom is not kept free and unobstructed in that the exit route is blocked and reduced in width by two U-boats full of full boxes, cases of liquid//food products and three sections of a conveyor system. (b) Large Storeroom, exit route from walk-in cooler to exits: On or about October 17, 2022, the exit route to either exit in the storeroom, is reduced in width and obstructed by boxes of merchandise and U-boats. (c) Large Storeroom, exit route from Health, Beauty, Textile section to exits: On or about October 17, 2022, the exit route to either exit in the storeroom, is blocked and reduced in width and obstructed by boxes of merchandise and U-boats. The employer routinely fails to ensure that exit routes are kept free and unobstructed as required by the standard, as demonstrated on October 17, 2022, when exit routes were blocked and/or reduced in width in the storeroom of the Dollar Tree store at 1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a Repeat - Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1597674, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 12/21/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 35 Mulberry Commercial Park, Richmond Hill, GA, 31324. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a Repeat - Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1589562, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 10/17/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1610 East Main Street, Madisonville, TX, 77864. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a Repeat - Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1587972, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 10/06/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 810 Gilmer Street, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482.