Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 G01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1647573.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,055.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/14/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/15/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/07/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 0420
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/07/2023 | $5,000.00 | 09/15/2023 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/14/2023 | $12,055.00 | 08/11/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting: (a) Green Waste Area - On or about February 1, 2023, the employer did not effectively train employees on portable fire extinguisher use thereby exposing employees to fire and related hazards. An employee was injured while using portable extinguishers to put out fires that resulted from an explosion. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).