OSHA Inspection: DUANE READE INC

Issued

2013-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $27500.00 · Current $13750.00 Reduced

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.    Site: 598 Broadway New York, NY    On or about 5/10/13    a) Employer did not maintain the exit routes free and unobstructed from materials and other merchandise.

Issued

2013-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $27500.00 · Current $13750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.159(c)(10): Sprinkler spacing. The employer shall assure that sprinklers are spaced to provide a maximum protection area per sprinkler, a minimum of interference to the discharge pattern by building or structural members or building contents and suitable sensitivity to possible fire hazards. The minimum vertical clearance between sprinklers and material below shall be 18 inches (45.7 cm).      Site: 598 Broadway New York, NY    On or about 5/10/13    a) The sprinkler system (heads) was blocked by merchandise tha was stacked too high thereby annulling the intented design/purpose in the event of a fire.

Issued

2013-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16500.00 · Current $8250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space required by this standard may not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be suitably guarded.    Site: 598 Broadway New York, NY    On or about 5/10/13    a) Electrical panel was blocked by merchandise, boxes and other materials.