Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 E02 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1181782.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 04/15/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $23,901.00
Current Penalty: $11,951.00
Issuance Date: 03/20/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 04/10/2017
Final Order: 02/28/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/28/2018 | $11,951.00 | 04/15/2017 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/12/2017 | $23,901.00 | 03/31/2017 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/20/2017 | $23,901.00 | 03/31/2017 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers are not visually inspected at least monthly: The employer does not ensure portable fire extinguishers located in the front building are inspected monthly. A portable fire extinguisher found in the front building near the time cards was last inspected in July of 2009. This violation was most recently observed on October 5, 2016 and October 12, 2016. Employees are exposed to fire hazards. To abate this violation the employer must ensure portable fire extinguishers located at the facility are inspected monthly.