OSHA Inspection: ROSS & ASSOCIATES, LTD.

Issued

2015-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.34(a): A lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building was installed:  (a) In the Humboldt Post Office, a temporary door leading to the exit from the back area to the lobby was latched and tied with a wire during renovation of the Post Office.  (b) In the Humboldt Post Office, the west door was usually locked to prevent unauthorized entry from the street impeding the ability to safely exit the building.

Issued

2015-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.34(b): Exits and access to exits were not marked by a readily visible sign:  (a) In the Humboldt Post Office, each exit was not clearly marked by a sign was indicating the designated exit. This condition created an entrapment hazard.

Issued

2015-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.34(c): Means of egress was not continually maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency.  (a) In the Humboldt Post Office, a temporary exit access between a table and the front counter measured approximately 26 inches wide impeding the exit access.