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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1392581.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 10/09/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $104,192.00
Current Penalty: $67,724.80
Issuance Date: 09/13/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 10/03/2019
Final Order: 07/01/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/01/2021 | $67,724.80 | 10/09/2019 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/12/2019 | $104,192.00 | 10/09/2019 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/13/2019 | $104,192.00 | 10/09/2019 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: (a) On or about April 10, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to burns and/or smoke inhalation hazards, as well as tripping and fall hazards while working in the storage room where pathways and egress routes were not kept free and unobstructed, preventing immediate access to the exit in case of an emergency. Boxes, and U-boats (merchandise carts) were placed in the exit egress routes. NOTE-Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1309164, citation number 1, item number 1 issued on October 12, 2018, and was affirmed as a final order on November 7, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1605 Morrissey Dr., Ste 106, Bloomington, IL 61704. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1269761, citation number 1, item number 1 issued on June 14, 2018, and was affirmed as a final order on September 7, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1155 S Havana Street, Unit 23, Aurora, CO 80012.