A hearing will be held, pursuant to 21 V.S.A. § 230(b) and Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Review Board (VRB) Rules of Procedure Subpart E, and 3 V.SA. §809, in the above listed matter beginning at 9:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, and if needed, Friday, July 14, 2023 at the same time. This hearing will be in person at 6 Baldwin Street, Room 315, Montpelier, VT 05633. However, if unforeseeable circumstances arise preventing an in person hearing then the hearing will be held through Microsoft Teams conference bridge. Anyone interested in attending the hearing remotely can contact the VRB Clerk at carolyn.desch@vermont.gov to obtain a link or by phone at (802) 828-2775.
The purpose of the hearing is to adjudicate the Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration (VOSHA) Citation and Notification of Penalty citing violations of the Code of Federal Regulations issued to and contested by the Respondent. The VOSHA Citation and Notification of Penalty issued to and contested by the Respondent involves the following:
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities maintained in sanitary condition.
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access width adequacy.
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed.
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space may not be used for storage.
The Respondent for this matter is hereby required to SERVE AND/OR POST the NOTICE OF HEARING as required under VRB Rules of Procedure §2200.7(i) and/or (j) to afford affected employees, or their representatives an opportunity to participate during this proceeding. Affected employees are entitled to participate in this hearing under the terms and conditions established by the VRB Rules of Procedure. Notice of intent to participate should be sent to: Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Review Board, 6 Baldwin Street- Rm 313, Montpelier, Vermont 05633-6701.