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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1484134.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $63,613.00
Current Penalty: $44,529.10
Issuance Date: 01/08/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 02/04/2021
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 06/07/2021
Final Order: 09/23/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 09/23/2021 | $44,529.10 | 02/04/2021 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/10/2021 | $63,613.00 | 02/04/2021 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/08/2021 | $63,613.00 | 02/04/2021 | 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: (a): Back Room - Entrance from Store - A portable fire extinguisher was obscured and not readily accessible. Boxes of merchandise were stacked in an unstable manner directly in front of the fire extinguisher, obscuring its access, which could contribute to exacerbation of a fire. Employees were exposed to burns and smoke inhalation, on or about July 20, 2020. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d). (b): Back Room - Door to Basement - A portable fire extinguisher was obscured and not readily accessible. Boxes of merchandise were stacked in an unstable manner directly in front of the fire extinguisher, obscuring its access and location, which could contribute to exacerbation of a fire. Employees were exposed to burns and smoke inhalation, on or about July 20, 2020. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d). Dollar Tree was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1393119, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/28/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 3565 Atlanta Hwy, ATHENS, GA, 30606. Dollar Tree was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1302291, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/18/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 1340 Logan Ave, WATERLOO, IA 50703. Dollar Tree was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1109167, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/1/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 8121 S. John Young Parkway, ORLANDO, FL, 32819.