Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1331740.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,114.00
Current Penalty: $4,624.00
Issuance Date: 10/12/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 11/07/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 11/05/2018
Final Order: 06/19/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/19/2019 | $4,624.00 | 11/07/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/09/2018 | $7,114.00 | 11/07/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/12/2018 | $7,114.00 | 11/07/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: On or about July 20, 2018, and at times prior to, employees were exposed to hazards associated with improperly stored fire extinguishers where the following deficiencies found included, but were not limited to: a) Electrical panel next to office: A portable fire extinguisher was located on the floor and was not mounted or its identified location. b) Workshop area: The fire extinguisher was blocked by equipment in storage and its location was not identified. c) Docking area: The fire extinguisher was blocked by boxes and pallets.