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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 G01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1181782.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/20/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 04/15/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 04/10/2017
Final Order: 02/28/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/28/2018 | $0.00 | 04/15/2017 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/12/2017 | $0.00 | 03/31/2017 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/20/2017 | $0.00 | 03/31/2017 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program is not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting: The employer does not ensure employees who have been instructed to put out fires have been provided with training on the proper use of fire extinguishers. This violation was most recently observed on October 5, 2016. Employees are exposed to fire hazards. To abate this violation the employer must either train employees on the proper use of fire extinguishers or instruct employees not to attempt to put out a fire of any size and quickly evacuate the building.