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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.

Inspection Nr: 1691877.015

Citation: 01002

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $13,394.00

Current Penalty: $7,367.10

Issuance Date: 11/27/2023

Nr Instances: 5

Nr Exposed: 20

Abatement Date: 12/11/2023

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0625700

Contest Date:

Final Order: 12/19/2023

Related Event Code (REC): C

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	12/19/2023	$7,367.10	12/11/2023	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	11/27/2023	$13,394.00	12/11/2023	Serious

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 August 16, 2023, employees were exposed to fire hazards in several locations in the warehouse area due to blocked fire extinguishers while performing supervisor-assigned tasks. Location: 1. Warehouse dispatch area/loading dock area. 2. Warehouse area next to the rail tracks. 3. Main warehouse area.

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