Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1759643.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $161,323.00
Current Penalty: $161,323.00
Issuance Date: 10/17/2024
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 11/13/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 11/07/2024
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/07/2024 | $161,323.00 | 11/13/2024 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/17/2024 | $161,323.00 | 11/13/2024 | 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) Warehouse Freezer: On or about 7/3/24 an exit door was blocked with pallets of frozen deserts at the rear of the freezer in the northwest corner, preventing employee egress. b) Warehouse Freezer: On or about 7/3/24 an exit door was blocked with pallets of frozen deserts at the rear of the freezer in the northeast corner, preventing employee egress. c) Warehouse Freezer: On or about 7/3/24 an exit door was blocked with pallets of frozen deserts along the east side wall of the freezer, preventing employee egress. d)Warehouse Freezer: On or about 7/3/24 an exit door was blocked with pallets of frozen deserts along the front wall of the freezer, preventing employee egress. 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.