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Standard Cited: 19100036 D01 Design and construction requirements for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1669506.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $55,810.00
Current Penalty: $36,919.00
Issuance Date: 07/07/2023
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/15/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/02/2023
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 | 08/02/2023 | $36,919.00 | 08/15/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/07/2023 | $55,810.00 | 08/04/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A 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. On or about May 11th, 2023, the following exit doors were welded shut or otherwise inoperable, exposing employees to potential fire hazards: a) Warehouse, southwest loading dock door, equipped with illuminated "EXIT" sign - barricaded with steel brackets and non-removable lumber. b) Warehouse, south building door, equipped with illuminated "EXIT" sign and inoperable panic bar / alarm - welded at bottom with steel bracket. c) Warehouse, east side door, equipped with illuminated "EXIT" sign. Inoperable door and locking mechanism. d) Warehouse, north central building door, equipped with illuminated "EXIT" sign. Inoperable door and locking mechanism. e) Office coordinator to warehouse, north service door - inoperable, No form of exit demarcations. f) Vent room door - inoperable, welded from the outside. No form of exit demarcations. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d). Gulfside Supply, Inc. dba Gulfeagle Supply 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 1635443, Citation 1, Item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on April 18, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 1820 N. Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60639.