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Standard Cited: 19100157 C04 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1196140.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,432.00
Current Penalty: $3,802.40
Issuance Date: 06/07/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/30/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/30/2017 | $3,802.40 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/07/2017 | $5,432.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition: a. On or about 3/7/2017 at the Bulk Car un-loader station silos; the employer failed to ensure that the portable fire extinguisher was charged and ready for use where operators are unloading materials such as but not limited to Carbon black which is combustible. b. On or about 3/7/2017 at the Bulk Car un-loader station silos; the employer failed to ensure that the portable fire extinguisher was charged and ready for use where operators are unloading materials such as but not limited to Carbon black which is combustible. Both extinguishers were identified on 3/3/2017 by the on-site consultant as being discharged and were allowed to remain in place. Additionally, both extinguishers were missing the inspection tags.