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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 G01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1305257.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,853.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/10/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 250
Abatement Date: 08/03/2018
Gravity:
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 08/06/2018
Final Order: 09/09/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 09/09/2019 | $5,000.00 | 08/03/2018 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/07/2018 | $7,853.00 | 08/03/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/10/2018 | $7,853.00 | 08/03/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was 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: (a) Facility: Training on the use of portable fire extinguishers was not provided where employees, to include temporary employees, were expected to use portable fire extinguishers, on or about 3/29/2018. 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.