Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1349290.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $4,376.00
Current Penalty: $700.00
Issuance Date: 03/14/2019
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 04/09/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 04/16/2019
Final Order: 09/26/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/26/2019 | $700.00 | 04/09/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/17/2019 | $4,376.00 | 04/09/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2019 | $4,376.00 | 04/09/2019 | 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: On or about September 27, 2018, and at times prior to, employees to hazards associated with improperly stored fire extinguishers where the following deficiencies found included, but were not limited to: a) Entry door machine shop,: A portable fire extinguisher was located on top of a table, was not mounted or its location identified and it was tag properly. b) Machine Line: The fire extinguisher was mounted, but its location was not identified, it was partially blocked by wood products and it was not charged. c) Key Stone Machine: A fire extinguisher was placed on top machinery, not mounted and not charged nor inspected since 2008. d) Office area: A fire extinguisher was mounted not identified nor did it have the yellow inspection tag attached, but it was charged.