Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
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Inspection Nr: 1631743.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,696.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/11/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 199
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 09/11/2023
Final Order: 01/05/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/03/2024 | $6,696.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/05/2024 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/11/2023 | $6,696.00 | 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) Throughout the facility, on or about October 11, 2022 and times prior, workers expected to extinguish incipient level fires were exposed to fire hazards in that the employer did not ensure portable fire extinguishers were not blocked or properly hung where an extinguisher was identified at location including but not limited to 11P-49 (blocked) and another resting on the floor at an emergency exit door.