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Standard Cited: 19100157 G02 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1077725.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,890.00
Issuance Date: 01/13/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 02/05/2016
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/04/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/04/2016 | $1,890.00 | 02/05/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2016 | $2,100.00 | 02/05/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter: (a) Facility: The employer failed to provide training for employees expected to use fire extinguishers to fight incipient stage fires, on or about 8/18/15. BY THIS DATE THE EMPLOYER MUST EITHER CORRECT THE ALLEGED VIOLATION(S) OR IMPLEMENT A FIRE SAFETY POLICY, AS OUTLINED IN 29 CFR 1910.38 WHICH INCLUDES THE EVACUATION REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1910.157(b). 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.