Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 E01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 959514.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,400.00
Current Penalty: $1,200.00
Issuance Date: 06/03/2014
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 08/01/2014
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/17/2014
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/17/2014 | $1,200.00 | 08/01/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/03/2014 | $2,400.00 | 06/27/2014 | 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. a). Outside of the Facility- On or about and times prior to 20 February 2014, there was a portable fire extinguisher mounted inside a GEHL Telescopic Boom forklift (model: 553) that was not inspected and maintained, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards. b). Outside of the Facility- On or about and times prior to 20 February 2014, there was a portable fire extinguisher mounted inside a Case forklift (model: 586E) that was not inspected and maintained, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards. c). Shop Area- On or about and times prior to 20 February 2014, there was a portable fire extinguisher stationed on the floor inside a room of the Shop Area that was not inspected and maintained, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards.