Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times except during use. At the jobsite, the employer did not insure the following portable fire extinguishers were maintained in a fully charged and operable condition: 1. A fire extinguisher (Serial Number: Z1-170667; Date of Inspection: 06/2016) at Dock Door S4, Column DW8 had viewing gauge that revealed it to be uncharged. 2. A fire extinguisher (Model Number: 10HI SA80 ABC Model Number; Date of Inspection: 06/2016) at Dock Door S4, Column DW9) had viewing gauge that revealed it to be uncharged. 3. On or about July 3, 2016, employee(s) in the Vehicle Maintenance facility were exposed to injury while responding to an incipient fire. The employee(s) attempted to extinguish a fire with the following fire extinguishers, which were found uncharged: a. Manufacturers Name: Amerex; Serial Number: ZA-833670; Model Number: B456 b. Manufacturers Name: Amerex; Serial Number: YL-72199; Model Number: B456 c. Manufacturers Name: Amerex; Serial Number: VK-573404;Model Number: B456 d. Manufacturers Name: Amerex; Serial Number: ZV-239619; Model Number: B456 c. Manufacturers Name: Amerex; Serial Number: SW-233160; Model Number: Unknown