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

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route: a) At building 308, throughout the facility, on or about November 18, 2021, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to entrapment hazards, in that they failed to maintain free and unobstructed routes to exit the facility by allowing boxes to be stacked and blocking walkways and exits while employees worked inside the building. b) At building 610, throughout the facility, on or about November 18, 2021, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to entrapment hazards, in that they failed to maintain free and unobstructed routes to exit the facility by allowing boxes to be stacked and blocking walkways and exits while employees worked inside the building. c) At the overflow building, throughout the facility, located on Space Place, on or about November 18, 2021, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to entrapment hazards, in that they failed to maintain free and unobstructed routes to exit the facility by allowing boxes to be stacked and blocking walkways and exits while employees worked inside the building. Place Vendome Holding Co., Inc. DBA R & F Marketing 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 1503876, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on June 14, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 308 Glenwood Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401.