Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1787199.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $6,620.00
Current Penalty: $6,620.00
Issuance Date: 05/08/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 05/22/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date: 06/03/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/10/2025 | $6,620.00 | 05/22/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/08/2025 | $6,620.00 | 05/22/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a. 2nd Floor Mixing Room Door - On or about November 12, 2024, the Dry Film Tanks 3 door was blocked by medium and large size batch mix tanks. This exit door would be the primary door if the employee was standing at the batching station, and a fire broke out where they dispense the flammable liquids. The obstructed door exposed employees to smoke inhalation, fire and thermal hazards. 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.