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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 G01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 189978.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,260.00
Issuance Date: 02/16/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 03/17/2012
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/30/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/30/2012 | $1,260.00 | 03/17/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/16/2012 | $2,100.00 | 03/17/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer shall also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting. a) At the facility, on or about 01/17/12: Employes were not provided training regarding the use, limitations and hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting. ABATEMENT NOTE: By the abatement date, the employer must either correct this alleged violation, or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b). Abatement certification is required for this item.