Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1565626.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,431.00
Current Penalty: $8,750.00
Issuance Date: 05/20/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 08/04/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date: 06/17/2022
Final Order: 07/24/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/24/2023 | $8,750.00 | 08/04/2023 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/29/2022 | $12,431.00 | 06/16/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/20/2022 | $12,431.00 | 06/16/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 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) On or about 11/26/2021 and at times earlier - at 2600 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, at the exit discharge door at the back of the stockroom, employees were exposed to fire related hazards due to the fire extinguisher being stored on the floor behind boxes, pallets and other items limiting access to it.