Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): An exit access must be at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. Where there is only one exit access leading to an exit or exit discharge, the width of the exit and exit discharge must be at least equal to the width of the exit access. a. On or about December 9, 2022, at 1911 US HWY 87 Lamesa, TX, the employer failed to keep aisle, labeled 12 clear or free of boxes, minimizing the exit access to less than 28 inches, exposing employees to slip, trip, and fall hazards. b. On or about December 9, 2022, at 1911 US HWY 87, Lamesa, TX, the employer stored boxes and merchandise filled carts in the receiving area in front of south rear emergency exit, minimizing the exit access to less than 28 inches, exposing employees to slip, trip, and fall hazards. The Dollar General was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1565322, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/30/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 10757 U.S. 11 Adams, NY 13605. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500289, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on June 23, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 514 North Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA. The Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1301615, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 22, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 17 East State Street, Quarryville, PA.