Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1225933.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $49,797.00
Current Penalty: $33,032.00
Issuance Date: 09/29/2017
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 82
Abatement Date: 10/05/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date: 10/23/2017
Final Order: 11/08/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/08/2018 | $33,032.00 | 10/05/2017 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/25/2017 | $49,797.00 | 10/05/2017 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/29/2017 | $49,797.00 | 10/05/2017 | 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 April 13, 2017 at 89-02 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 An emergency exit door was observed blocked by a metal hand truck preventing prompt and safe egress from the building in the event of a fire and/or other emergency. B.) On or about April 13, 2017 at 89-02 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 An emergency exit route leading to a 1st floor exit door was observed obstructed by a permanently installed conveyor belt preventing prompt and safe egress from the building in the event of a fire and/or other emergency. C.) On or about September 1. 2017 at 89-02 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 An emergency exit route leading to a 1st floor exit door was observed obstructed by a hand truck containing cartons of canned goods preventing prompt and safe egress from the building in the event of a fire and/or other emergency. CRESCENT FOOD CORP. DBA TRADE FAIR SUPERMARKET WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 1910.37(a)(3) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 907084, CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 001(a), AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 10/23/14 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 23-55 BROADWAY, ASTORIA, NY 11106. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.39