Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 B04 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1163153.015
Citation: 02007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/20/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $3,741.00
Current Penalty: $2,244.00
Issuance Date: 12/22/2016
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 60
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/17/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/17/2017 | $2,244.00 | 01/20/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2016 | $3,741.00 | 01/20/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent: On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to fire and smoke hazards when the exits were not visible: a. leaving the plant manager's conference room and entering the warehouse. b. leaving the offices located on the first floor in the front office area. c. once on the dock, there are no signs indicating how to leave the dock. d. there are no signs directing employees to the wall openings that lead to the shipping/receiving dock that are designated as an exit route. e. in the warehouse at the exits along the side wall except when standing in the aisle to the exits because the line of sight to these exits is obstructed by the height of the stacked materials. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).