Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1601440.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/30/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 77
Abatement Date: 01/02/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 11/21/2023 | $0.00 | 01/02/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/21/2022 | $0.00 | 01/02/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/30/2022 | $0.00 | 12/14/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: (a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Upper Engine Room - On or about July 13, 2022, a pallet with a compressor motor on it was temporarily stored in front of an exit doorway of the Upper Engine Control Room. Employees were exposed to fire and ammonia release hazards. b. 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, chill (cooler) exterior exit door - On or about July 13, 2022, employee access to the open space from the emergency exit was blocked at the exit discharge by a trailer parked at the loading dock which exposed employees to fire and smoke inhalation hazards during evacuation. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.