Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1721955.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/12/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date: 08/06/2024
Final Order: 11/27/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/27/2024 | $0.00 | 08/12/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/10/2024 | $0.00 | 08/12/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2024 | $0.00 | 08/12/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C 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) Throughout the plant - On or about January 25, 2024, the employer has several fire extinguishers sitting on the floor next to working stations that could be damaged or hard to see in the event a fire broke out exposing employees to fire hazards. (b) North of SPM machine - On or about January 25, 2024, the fire extinguisher located behind the SPM machine was blocked by material and equipment preventing employee from using it in the event a fire was to happen exposing employees to fire hazards.