Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1608829.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 1
Initial Penalty: $3,698.00
Current Penalty: $2,219.00
Issuance Date: 12/22/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/25/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/25/2023 | $2,219.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2022 | $3,698.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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) At the jobsite, in the welding area fire extinguishers mounted on the wall were blocked from access by stored material, exposing employees to the hazards of smoke inhalation and burns in the event of a fire.