Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 E01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1355282.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Quick Fix
Initial Penalty: $5,115.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/27/2019
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 18
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/22/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/22/2019 | $2,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/27/2019 | $5,115.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace. On or about October 22, 2018, and at times prior there to, in the process plant area, the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were inspected and tested annually exposing employees to fire hazards.