Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1176576.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/14/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $3,802.00
Current Penalty: $2,281.00
Issuance Date: 03/01/2017
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/16/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/16/2017 | $2,281.00 | 04/14/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/01/2017 | $3,802.00 | 03/27/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A 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) Building 18, Shop, Next to used oil tank: Two 10 pound fire extinguishers were blocked by a 55 gallon drum and plastic containers. The extinguishers were not mounted, on or about 9/12/2016. b) Building 18, Shop, Next to Eyewash Station: One 10 pound portable fire extinguisher was blocked by miscellaneous stored items, on or about 9/12/2016. c) Building 18, Shop, Next to Snap-On Tool Box: One 10 pound portable fire extinguisher was blocked by small miscellaneous metal parts, on or about 9/12/2016. d) Building 18, Near Air Compressor: One 10 pound portable fire extinguisher was blocked by metal containers which were used to store metal chains and hooks, on or about 9/12/2016. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.