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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1288923.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $46,195.00
Current Penalty: $12,934.00
Issuance Date: 03/22/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 14
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date: 04/16/2018
Final Order: 02/25/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/25/2019 | $12,934.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/19/2018 | $46,195.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/22/2018 | $46,195.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) On or about December 18, 2017 - in the TJX/ARRC department of the warehouse, employees performed recycling activities. The aisles and passageways leading to the emergency exits were blocked by boxes, wood pallets, shopping carts and other materials. The employees were thereby, exposed to hazards associated with emergency evacuations. The TJX Companies, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1274321, citation number 1 item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on August 26, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 2718 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306