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Standard Cited: 19100037 A03 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 1500289.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 05/14/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $85,822.00
Current Penalty: $65,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/20/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/10/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/10/2021 | $65,000.00 | 05/14/2021 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/20/2021 | $85,822.00 | 05/14/2021 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level. a) Dollar General Store # - 514 North Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA 17225: On or about October 30, 2020, the employer did not ensure the exit in the stock room remained free and unobstructed at all times. During the time period after receiving a weekly truck of merchandise, the exit became completely blocked for one (1) to four (4) days following the delivery. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1153779, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on June 26, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 347 South Main Street, Manheim, PA. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1141463, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on June 26, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 507 Jonestown Rd., Jonestown, PA. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1172115, citation number 1, item number 1 , and was affirmed as a final order on June 26, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 1059 Walker Road, Dover, DE. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.