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29 CFR 1926.34(a): Building or structure exits were not so arranged and maintained as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it was occupied: On or about October 12, 2019, between floors seven and eight and floors sixteen through eighteen of the Hard Rock Hotel construction site at 1031 Canal St., New Orleans, LA, employees performed various construction tasks where temporary lighted stairways were not provided in order to ensure adequate and unobstructed egress. In the Alternative: OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards. On or about October 12, 2019, between floors seven and eight and floors sixteen through eighteen of the Hard Rock Hotel construction site at 1031 Canal St., New Orleans, LA, employees performed various construction tasks where temporary lighted stairways were not provided in order to ensure adequate and unobstructed egress.