Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1579328.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $62,155.00
Current Penalty: $8,950.20
Issuance Date: 04/28/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/24/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/14/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/14/2022 | $8,950.20 | 05/24/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/28/2022 | $62,155.00 | 05/24/2022 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. On or about February 18, 2022, the exit route for the back stockroom was blocked and obstructed while employees were working within to unload and stock inbound merchandise, exposing the employees to various fire hazards. T.J. Maxx 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 1502187, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10 June 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 4917 Promenade Pkwy S500 Bessemer, AL 35022.