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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employees must be able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. A device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is permitted on exit discharge doors. a. On or about December 9, 2022, the employer failed to ensure the East rear emergency exit door in the receiving area was open, the door had a broom through the handles and the doors were locked with a barrel and bolt style lock that was greater than 5 feet 11 inches high, exposing employees to fire, burn, and smoke inhalation hazards. b. On or about December 9, 2022, the employer failed to ensure the South rear emergency exit door in the store floor area was open, the door was locked at the top of the door with a barrel and bolt style lock that was greater than 5 feet 11 inches high, exposing employees to fire, burns, and smoke inhalation hazards. c. On or about February 22, 2023, the employer failed to ensure the East rear emergency exit door in the receiving area was open, the door was locked at the top with a barrel and bolt style lock that was greater than 5 feet 11 inches high, exposing employees to fire, burn and smoke inhalation hazards. d. On or about February 22, 2023, the employer failed to ensure the South rear emergency exit door in store floor area was open, the door was locked at the top of the door with a barrel and bolt style lock that was greater than 5 feet 11 inches high, exposing employees to fire, burn, and smoke inhalation hazards. Dollar General was previously cited for a repeat - Other violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.36(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1376785, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 29, 2019 with respect to a workplace located at 7025 US-231, Panama City, FL 32405. Dollar General was previously cited for a repeat - serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.36(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1278507, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 4, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 4807 Sunnyvale Street, Dallas, TX 75216.