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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100157 E02 Portable fire extinguishers.

Inspection Nr: 1690819.015

Citation: 01003B

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $0.00

Current Penalty: $0.00

Issuance Date: 11/24/2023

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 26

Abatement Date: 12/05/2023

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0524500

Contest Date:

Final Order: 12/20/2023

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	12/20/2023	$0.00	12/05/2023	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	11/24/2023	$0.00	12/05/2023	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: On or about August 14, 2023, employees were exposed to potential physical and fire hazards because the portable fire extinguishers provided for employee use were not visually inspected monthly to ensure they were fully charged, undamaged, and ready for immediate use in emergency situations.

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