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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1606541.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2022
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 41
Abatement Date: 12/20/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/11/2023
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 | 01/11/2023 | $0.00 | 12/20/2022 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2022 | $0.00 | 12/20/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury. a. On or about July 7, 2022, the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were readily accessible to employees for use in event of a fire. A portable fire extinguisher next to emergency exit door number 15 was obstructed by conveyor systems, pallets and boxes of product. The following condition exposed employees to fire hazards. b. On or about July 7, 2022, the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were readily accessible to employees for use in event of a fire. A portable fire extinguisher located at pillar marked A was missing. c. On or about July 7, 2022, the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were readily accessible to employees for use in event of a fire. A portable fire extinguisher next to emergency exit door number 14 was obstructed by pallets. The following condition exposed employees to fire hazards. d. On or about July 7, 2022, the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were readily accessible to employees for use in event of a fire. A portable fire extinguisher between dock doors 20 and 21 was obstructed by pallets and boxes. The following condition exposed employees to fire hazards.