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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 910005.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/12/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $2,550.00
Current Penalty: $2,550.00
Issuance Date: 07/17/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/13/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/17/2013 | $2,550.00 | 08/12/2013 | 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: a. 2660 Pinemeadow Court, Duluth, GA (Throughout Facility) - Employees were exposed to fire hazard. Several portable fire extinguishers in the warehouse were not mounted and marked/identified as to its location. There were portable fire extinguishers hidden behind storage racks poles, making it difficult to access the fire extinguishers in the event of an emergency. Employees are required put out incipient stage fires if one should occur, on or about 06/05/15.