Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1155212.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $11,224.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 12/06/2016
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 50
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111100
Contest Date: 12/29/2016
Final Order: 01/22/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/22/2018 | $2,100.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/03/2017 | $11,224.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/06/2016 | $11,224.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A 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) Sales office - On or about June 15, 2016, the portable fire extinguisher near the door shared with the maintenance garage was not identified and was mounted at a height where it was difficult to retrieve. b) Maintenance garage - On or about June 15, 2016, a portable fire extinguisher in the back of the garage near the office door was not identified for use. c) Maintenance garage - On or about June 15, 2016, a portable fire extinguisher in the front of the room near the bay doors was not mounted or identified for use. d) Fertilizer and chemical storage room, adjacent to the maintenance garage - On or about June 28, 2016, a portable fire extinguisher in the front of the room near the bay doors was not mounted or identified for use.