Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1522994.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/13/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 40
Abatement Date: 09/17/2021
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/01/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/01/2021 | $0.00 | 09/17/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/13/2021 | $0.00 | 09/17/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B 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) Nature Soy, LLC located at 6123 Arapahoe Road Boulder, CO 80303: On March 31, 2021 and times prior, where employees are provided fire extinguishers for personal safety, the employer failed to ensure that fire extinguishers were readily accessible. A fire extinguisher located in the kitchen room was blocked by four Intermediate Bulk Containers. This exposed employees to smoke inhalation and burn hazards.