Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100036 D01 Design and construction requirements for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1635931.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $61,391.00
Current Penalty: $20,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/26/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 06/23/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 06/13/2023
Final Order: 02/09/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/09/2024 | $20,000.00 | 06/23/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/07/2023 | $61,391.00 | 06/23/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/26/2023 | $61,391.00 | 06/23/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge: a) 401 Ogletown Road, Newark DE 19711: On or about November 29, 2022, CSHO observed key operated dead bolt locks attached to exit doors. These locks expose employees to fire hazards. b) 401 Ogletown Road, Newark DE 19711: On or about November 29, 2022, CSHO observed a magnetic lock system attached to exit doors. The doors are locked by a magnet that requires special knowledge to exit. This system exposes employees to delayed egress and fire hazards. The (U.S. Postal Service) was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number_1328027_ citation number_1 , item number_1_ and was affirmed as a final order on (5-7-2019), with respect to a workplace located at_560 Huyler Street South Hackensack New Jersey, 07606_.