Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1543631.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $15,604.00
Current Penalty: $7,802.00
Issuance Date: 01/14/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 70
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215300
Contest Date: 01/31/2022
Final Order: 03/06/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/06/2023 | $7,802.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/02/2022 | $15,604.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/14/2022 | $15,604.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. a. On or about July 23, 2021, at the battery room area, employees were exposed to struck by and fire hazards caused by an exit route temporarily obstructed with an out of service Toyota electric tow truck. NOTE 1: U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number #1511147, Citation # 1, item #2, and was affirmed as a final order on 03/11/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 100 Calle Cecilio Urbina, Guaynabo, PR 00969. NOTE 2: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.