Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1130337.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/01/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $35,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/28/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date: 04/21/2016
Final Order: 12/21/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/21/2016 | $7,000.00 | 04/01/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/22/2016 | $35,000.00 | 04/01/2016 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/28/2016 | $35,000.00 | 04/01/2016 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: A. On or about March 9, 2016, Rear Stock Room: Emergency exit route was blocked by the storage of a trash barrel; a trash bag; recycled cardboard; a folding table; and boxes containing shoes, hangers, handbags and clothing. Exit access was reduced to as low as 13 inches along the route. Guess? Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (1910.37(a)(3)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 897791, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on September 16, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at Jersey Gardens Mall, Linden, New Jersey.