Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C04 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1131024.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/04/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $11,758.00
Current Penalty: $5,879.00
Issuance Date: 09/08/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 50
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/26/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/26/2016 | $5,879.00 | 10/04/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/08/2016 | $11,758.00 | 10/04/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition: a) Dock Area- On March 9, 2016, the employer failed to ensure all fire extinguishers were kept fully charged and operable, such as the extinguisher located near Dock 3. b) Dock Area- On March 9, 2016, the employer failed to ensure all fire extinguishers were kept fully charged and operable, such as the extinguisher located between Docks 16 and 17. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.