Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100160 B05 Fixed extinguishing systems, general.
Inspection Nr: 1613102.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,360.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/13/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 50
Abatement Date: 02/09/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/26/2023
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/26/2023 | $6,000.00 | 02/09/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2023 | $10,360.00 | 02/09/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.160(b)(5): General requirements. The employer shall post hazard warning or caution signs at the entrance to, and inside of, areas protected by fixed extinguishing systems which use agents in concentrations known to be hazardous to employee safety and health. a) On or about August 7, 2022, the employer had not posted warning signs at all entrances to, and inside of Hangar 1006A and 1006B to warn employees that the hangar was protected by a foam deluge fire suppression system, which when released could cause asphyxiation.