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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1510930.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,778.00
Current Penalty: $4,389.00
Issuance Date: 04/13/2021
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 05/07/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 04/22/2021
Final Order: 07/11/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/11/2022 | $4,389.00 | 05/07/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/23/2021 | $8,778.00 | 05/07/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/13/2021 | $8,778.00 | 05/07/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 January 21, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the fire extinguisher was readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury when attempting to access the fire extinguisher that was inaccessible with multiple parts/products and materials at the identified fire extinguisher location. b. On or about January 21, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the fire extinguisher was readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury when attempting to access the fire extinguisher that was inaccessible with palletized product boxes at the identified fire extinguisher location. c. On or about January 21, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the fire extinguisher was readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury when attempting to access the fire extinguisher that was inaccessible with palletized product boxes and wired shelf racks at the identified fire extinguisher location. d. On or about January 21, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the fire extinguisher was readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury when attempting to access the fire extinguisher that was inaccessible with multiple stacked product boxes at the identified fire extinguisher location.