Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1592570.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $145,027.00
Current Penalty: $145,027.00
Issuance Date: 10/26/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 11/22/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date: 10/28/2022
Final Order: 11/21/2024
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 | 11/21/2024 | $145,027.00 | 11/22/2022 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/30/2022 | $145,027.00 | 11/22/2022 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/26/2022 | $145,027.00 | 11/22/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed. a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent fire and entrapment hazards as demonstrated on or about April 28, 2022, in the back storage room, both exit doors were obstructed by merchandise, roll-tainers, and U-boats, impeding the means of egress for employees. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all exit routes are kept clear. b) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent fire and entrapment hazards as demonstrated on or about April 28, 2022, on aisle #1 of the main store area, the exit route was obstructed by merchandise and a U-boat.