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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 B04 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1635664.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $8,929.00
Current Penalty: $8,929.00
Issuance Date: 03/20/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 156
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/17/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/20/2023 | $8,929.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): If the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent, signs must be posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge. Additionally, the line-of-sight to an exit sign must clearly be visible at all times. a. On or about November 22, 2022, the employer did not ensure that emergency exit routes within the Receiving Area, such as, but not limited to, the Tote Storage Area, were marked with signage to direct employees to the nearest exit. As a result, employees were exposed to serious injuries due to the inability to exit in a timely manner in the case of an emergency.