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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100036 D02 Design and construction requirements for exit routes.

Inspection Nr: 994287.015

Citation: 01007B

Citation Type: Other

Abatement Date: 12/24/2014 2

Initial Penalty: $0.00

Current Penalty: $0.00

Issuance Date: 12/12/2014

Nr Instances: 2

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	$0.00	12/24/2014	Other
Penalty	Z: Issued	12/12/2014	$0.00	12/24/2014	Serious

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

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(2): Exit route doors were not free of any device or alarm that could restrict emergency use of the exit route if the device or alarm failed: (b) Chlorine Cylinder Room: Exit doors located on the North side of the room were equipped with floor latches that if engaged could inhibit or prevent immediate evacuation through the doors during a leak of chlorine gas as observed on September 5, 2014. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

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