Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1629897.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $98,219.00
Current Penalty: $93,435.66
Issuance Date: 04/13/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/11/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 04/17/2023
Final Order: 07/11/2024
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 | 07/11/2024 | $93,435.66 | 07/11/2024 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/27/2023 | $98,219.00 | 04/19/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/13/2023 | $98,219.00 | 04/19/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed. On or about October 24, 2022, exits routes were blocked by cardboard boxes, merchandise, and trash such as but not limited to: a. Back of store (east side), exit blocked by trash, empty cardboard display boxes, and empty cardboard drink flats . b. Sales floor (south side), exit blocked by trash, a plastic trashcan lid, cardboard boxes, and puppy pad packages. c. Aisle access to cash register stations and near the Red Bull cooler were obstructed as a result of cardboard boxes of merchandise stacked together. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1483184, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 9/16/2020 with respect to a workplace located at 11 River Rd. #35, Bergen, NJ 07031.