Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1719230.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $11,291.70
Issuance Date: 04/25/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/06/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 07/31/2024
Final Order: 05/23/2025
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 | 05/23/2025 | $11,291.70 | 05/06/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/29/2025 | $16,131.00 | 05/06/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/25/2024 | $16,131.00 | 05/06/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. a). Hearthside Food Solution, LLC on or about February 2, 2024 at the location of 312 Rader Rd, Mc Comb, OH 45858: The employer did not ensure all exit routs were unobstructed. Due to this condition, employees tasked with working on the Graham Cracker Line (Line 9) Wrapper A and B were required to pass under permanent conveyers approximately 4' from ground level to access emergency exits. Employees working in this condition were exposed to deficient emergency evacuation access subjecting them to potential injury.