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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A04 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1250588.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/19/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 01/25/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date: 02/08/2018
Final Order: 11/30/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/30/2018 | $0.00 | 01/25/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/09/2018 | $12,934.00 | 01/25/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/19/2018 | $12,934.00 | 01/25/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguards designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting) must be in proper working order at all times. (a) On or about July 26, 2017 on the 6th floor unit at the Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located at 164-11 Chapin Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11432 Employees were unable to exit the 6th floor unit through three emergency exit fire doors after the doors did not release automatically following the alarm system activation during a fire drill exercise. (b) On or about July 29, 2017 on the 6th floor unit at the Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located at 164-11 Chapin Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11432 Employees were unable to exit the 6th floor unit through the C- stairwell emergency fire door after the doors did not release automatically following the alarm system activation during a smoke condition occurring on the roof above the 6th floor unit. Emergency personnel responding to the incident forced open the door in order to exit the unit. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.