Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 G01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 906749.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/05/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/15/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date: 11/26/2013
Final Order: 09/18/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/18/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/05/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/26/2013 | $5,500.00 | 12/05/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/15/2013 | $5,500.00 | 12/05/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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) Workplace, throughout the facility - Employees were not provided with an educational program to familiarize them with fire extinguisher use; on or about 09/03/13. *ABATEMENT NOTE* By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b). Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.