Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 B04 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1133645.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,811.00
Current Penalty: $2,886.00
Issuance Date: 08/26/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 09/22/2016
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/14/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/14/2016 | $2,886.00 | 09/22/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/26/2016 | $4,811.00 | 09/22/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent: On or about March 17, 2016, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the exit sign in the warehouse area was not visible due to the location of the storage racks and the materials stored in the storage racks. The sign not visible to employees traveling and working in the warehouse area until they were directly in front of the exit door. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).