Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1386565.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $2,273.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/22/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/24/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/24/2019 | $2,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/22/2019 | $2,273.00 | 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: Work site was located at 6900 Roustein Avenue, Unit 1, North Bergen, NJ 07047 a) Employees were exposed to fire/smoke inhalation hazards as the fire extinguisher on the south wall was obstructed preventing employees from readily accessing it in the event of a fire. Violation was observed on or about March 20, 2019. b) Employees were exposed to fire/smoke inhalation hazards as the fire extinguisher on the west wall was obstructed preventing employees from readily accessing it in the event of a fire. Violation was observed on or about March 20, 2019.