Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Shoe Stockroom Area: Exit access from the shoe stockroom area exit door was limited to approximately 13" to 24" due to the placement of loaded "4 high" carts, shoeboxes, and shoes directly in front of the door; on or about 6/11/18. b) Vendor Stock Area: Exit access from the vendor stock area was limited to approximately 25" due to the placement of a Werner ladder and loaded pallet; on or about 6/11/18. c) Westbound Fire Hall: Exit access from the westbound fire hall was limited to approximately 17" due to the placement of a cart and barbecue grill and approximately 5.5" due to the placement of a cart and box; on or about 6/11/18. d) Bath Storage Area: Exit access from the bath storage area was limited to approximately 12" due to the storage of "4 high" carts and approximately 18" due to the placement of a ladder; on or about 6/11/18. e) Housewares Back Stockroom Area: Exit access from the housewares back stockroom was limited to approximately 9" and 14" due to the aisle storage of toys and art supplies; on or about 6/11/18. f) Domestics/Secondary Back Stockroom Area: Exit access from the domestics/secondary back stockroom were limited to approximately 11" due to the placement of loaded "4 high" carts; on or about 6/11/18. g) Toy Aisle: Exit access from the toy aisle was limited to approximately 7" and 16" due to the storage of "4 high" carts and a powered industrial truck; on or about 6/11/18. h) Seasonal Aisle: Exit access from the seasonal aisle was limited to approximately 12" and 18" due to the storage of seasonal products; on or about 6/11/18. i) Computer Area: Exit access from the employee-used computer area was limited from approximately 14" to 19" due to the storage of boxes and loaded "4 high" carts; on or about 6/11/18. j) Bath Storage Area: Exit access was limited due to the distance between storage racks. Exit access was limited to approximately 25"; on or about 6/11/18. k) Shoe Stock Room Area: Exit access was limited due to the distance between storage racks. Exit access was limited to approximately 22.5"; on or about 6/11/18. l) Kayak Storage Area: Exit access was limited due to the distance between storage racks. Exit access was limited to approximately 24"; on or about 6/11/18. Note: In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. K MART CORPORATION was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1112072, citation number 1, item number 1 issued on 5/20/2016 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/16/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 33 W. Montgomery Cross Rd. in Savannah, GA.