Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 662678.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/16/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/04/2012
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/04/2012 | $0.00 | 12/16/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2012 | $0.00 | 12/16/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer provided portable fire extinguishers and did not mount, locate and identify them so that they were readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury. a) Shop Area, Weatherford U.S. L.P., 134 Wickwire Way, Towanda, PA: On or about October 1, 2012, a portable fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the south corner of the facility without mounting, locating and identifying the designated place. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.