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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100036 D01 Design and construction requirements for exit routes.

Inspection Nr: 994287.015

Citation: 01007A

Citation Type: Other

Abatement Date: 12/24/2014 2

Initial Penalty: $5,000.00

Current Penalty: $3,500.00

Issuance Date: 12/12/2014

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 10

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity:

Report ID: 0316400

Contest Date:

Final Order: 01/08/2015

Emphasis:

Substance: 0640

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	01/08/2015	$3,500.00	12/24/2014	Other
Penalty	Z: Issued	12/12/2014	$5,000.00	12/24/2014	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge: (a) Chlorine Cylinder Room: Exit doors located on the North side of the room did not operate without special knowledge in that they were equipped with a panic bar that did not function when operated due to the doors were also equipped with chain operated latches that had to be operated first as observed on September 5, 2014. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

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