Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 E01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1462337.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/24/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/13/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/13/2020 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/24/2020 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace. Warehouse, portable ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers: on or about February 12, 2020, multiple portable ABC fire extinguishers provided in the workplace were not maintained in serviceable condition and required recharging. Employees working in the area were exposed to fire hazards during incipient stage of firefighting. There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item corrected during inspection.