Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access went through a room that could be locked, to reach an exit or exit discharge. The employer is failing to protect employees from fire hazards associated with inadequate egress routes. This was most recently documented on April 16, 2019 at a worksite located at 1078 S Jefferson Ave, Lebanon, Missouri. Employees were exposed to a smoke and fire hazard due to an inability to escape promptly from the north exit in the Bourbon Barrel Finish Department in the event of an emergency as the exit route was partially obstructed and less than the required 28 inches wide at all points due to permanently mounted electrical equipment.