Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1686157.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $156,259.00
Current Penalty: $156,259.00
Issuance Date: 01/12/2024
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 02/05/2024
Final Order: 02/06/2025
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 02/06/2025 | $156,259.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/22/2024 | $156,259.00 | Willful | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/12/2024 | $156,259.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) 6000 CENTRAL HIGHWAY, PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109-Freezer Warehouse (Aisles AS01-AS07): The employer failed to ensure that the designated exits routes in the freezer warehouse (AS01-AS07) were maintained free and clear at all times when the emergency exit doors in that aisle were blocked by pallets of heavy frozen food product. Condition observedon or about July 7, 2023. b) 6000 CENTRAL HIGHWAY, PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109-Freezer Warehouse (Shipping/Receiving Bays-West): The designated exit route and door were obstructed by pallets of frozen food products waiting to be shipped and from warehouse storage overflow. Condition observed on or about July 7, 2023. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.