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Employees were required to work in the basement with a ceiling height measuring 74 inches above the floor, and under fluorescent lights that were measured to be 69 inches above the floor, and air conditioning ducts and 4-inches dia. sewer lines that were measured to be 42 inches above the floor. Photo ID: 1360
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Category:

General Industry

Hazard:

In the event of a fire, employees exiting the area would be exposed to head injuries, by bumping with their heads areas that were measured to be as low as 42 inches above the floor.

Standard Violated:

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(1)

Corrective Action:

Relocate the work area as to provide employees with a ceiling of at least seven feet six inches high.

Description:

Employees were required to work in the basement with a ceiling height measuring 74 inches above the floor, and under fluorescent lights that were measured to be 69 inches above the floor, and air conditioning ducts and 4-inches dia. sewer lines that were measured to be 42 inches above the floor.