Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1532048.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $7,802.00
Current Penalty: $5,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 190
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215300
Contest Date: 11/08/2021
Final Order: 11/02/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/02/2022 | $5,500.00 | Other | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/17/2021 | $7,802.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2021 | $7,802.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: (a) On or about 5/20/2021, at U.S. Postal Service - Catano DMDU, near the Outbound Platform, the employer did not ensure the exit route was kept free and unobstructed, exposing employees to fire hazards. (b) On or about 5/20/2021, at U.S. Postal Service - Catano DMDU, near the automated sorting area, the employer did not ensure the exit route was kept free and unobstructed, exposing employees to fire hazards. NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.