OSHA Inspection: COLORADO HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY

Issued

Nov 22, 2011

Abate by

Dec 7, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,754 · Current $2,754

General-duty citation text

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)	COLORADO HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY @ 3001 South Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80236.  On or before September 9, 2011, the employer did not ensure that each aisle way in the Walsh Hall Dormitory leading to an exit was free from obstructions caused by the beds and frames from the residents room reducing prompt gain at all points of exit route. This condition prevented employees to evacuate the work area promptly and safely in an event of fire or other emergency.

Issued

Nov 22, 2011

Abate by

Dec 7, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check. Stored pressure extinguishers do not require an internal examination. The employer shall record the annual maintenance date and retain this record for one year after the last entry or the life of the shell, whichever is less. The record shall be available to the Assistant Secretary upon request.    (a)  COLORADO HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY @ 3001 South Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80236.  On or before September 9, 2011, the employer did not ensure that each portable fire extinguisher such as the the one in the student community kitchen was subjected to an annual maintenance check to ensure readiness in the event of a fire. This condition exposed employees to fire and burn hazards.