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Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 584358.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/07/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $6,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/08/2013
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/22/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/22/2013 | $2,000.00 | 03/07/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/08/2013 | $6,000.00 | 03/07/2013 | Serious |
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 August 16, 2012, in the upper level of the palletizing area of Warehouse 7, a conveyor leading into palletizer #1 crossed through the exit route, causing an obstruction in the route, exposing employees to a tripping and fire hazard. b. On or about August 16, 2012, in the upper level of the palletizing area of Warehouse 7, a conveyor leading into palletizer #2 crossed through the exit route, causing an obstruction in the route, exposing employees to a tripping and fire hazard. c. On or about August 16, 2012, in the upper level of the palletizing area of Warehouse 7, a conveyor leading into palletizer #3 crossed through the exit route, causing an obstruction in the route, exposing employees to a tripping and fire hazard. d. On or about August 16, 2012, in the upper level of the palletizing area of Warehouse 7, a conveyor leading into palletizer #4 crossed through the exit route, causing an obstruction in the route, exposing employees to a tripping and fire hazard. e. On or about August 16, 2012, in the upper level of the palletizing area of Warehouse 7, a conveyor leading into palletizer #5 crossed through the exit route, causing an obstruction in the route, exposing employees to a tripping and fire hazard. f. On or about August 16, 2012, in the upper level of the palletizing area of Warehouse 7, the overhead conveyor near palletizer #4 crossed over the exit route, causing an obstruction in the route, exposing employees to a fire hazard and the hazard of striking their head.