Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
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Inspection Nr: 1620874.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $156,259.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 03/23/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date: 03/07/2023
Final Order: 07/11/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/11/2024 | $0.00 | 03/23/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/13/2023 | $156,259.00 | 03/23/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2023 | $156,259.00 | 03/23/2023 | 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) Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC at 896 Marion Oaks Manor, Ocala, FL, 3447, as demonstrated on or about September 9, 2022, at the front of the store, the fire extinguisher located behind a table was not easily accessible, which exposes employees to fire hazards. To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that the location of portable fire extinguishers is readily accessible. b) Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC at 896 Marion Oaks Manor, Ocala, FL, 3447, as demonstrated on or about September 9, 2022, at the back of the store, the fire extinguisher was blocked by loose items and boxes and not readily accessible, which exposes employees to fire hazards. To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that the location of portable fire extinguishers is readily accessible. c) Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC at 896 Marion Oaks Manor, Ocala, FL, 3447, as demonstrated on or about September 9, 2022, near the side emergency exit, the fire extinguisher was blocked by a box of stationary t-shirts and was not readily accessible. To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that the location of portable fire extinguishers is readily accessible. Dolgencorp, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461290, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on August 31, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 1415 Ellis Ave., Jackson, MS 39212. Dolgencorp, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1263006, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on February 16, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 19055 US Highway 31, Vinemont, Alabama 35179.