Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1717900.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,604.00
Current Penalty: $4,090.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/19/2024
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/10/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/10/2024 | $4,090.00 | 07/19/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/2024 | $7,604.00 | 06/27/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a. HK Cooperative, Inc. dba J. H. Routh Packing Company located in Sandusky Ohio: On or about April 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure the fire exit route from the blood room was unobstructed. There was a large water pump hose blocking the fire egress route from the blood room exposing employees to hazards associated with delayed evacuation during possible emergency event.