Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260352 D Fire prevention.
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Inspection Nr: 1167526.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/22/2017 7
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/02/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 03/03/2017
Final Order: 05/16/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/16/2018 | $0.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/09/2017 | $8,873.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/02/2017 | $8,873.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.352(d): Suitable fire extinguishing equipment shall be immediately available in the work area and shall be maintained in a state of readiness for instant use. a. On or about August 11, 2016, located on the third floor at the asbestos containment area, welding and cutting was being performed above the containment which started a fire, there were no fire extinguishers immediately available and a water hose was brought from across the 3rd floor to the fire area that was too short to safely extinguish the fire, thereby exposing the employees to a fire hazard.