Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1393119.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $62,513.00
Current Penalty: $42,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/10/2019
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 11/06/2019
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/28/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/28/2019 | $42,500.00 | 11/06/2019 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/10/2019 | $62,513.00 | 11/06/2019 | Repeat |
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 April 15, 2019, employees in the stockroom were exposed to hazards associated with improperly stored fire extinguishers where the following deficiencies found included, but were not limited to: a) Fire extinguisher was blocked by boxes and was not properly marked. b) Fire extinguisher was blocked by boxes and other material. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1084718, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/22/15, with respect to a workplace located at 7227 S.R. 54 New Port Richey, Florida 34653. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1084718, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/27/13, with respect to a workplace located at 1400 Oakland Ave., Cranston RI 02920.