Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 E03 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1191936.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/21/2017 4
Initial Penalty: $2,390.00
Current Penalty: $2,390.00
Issuance Date: 02/21/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 18
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/20/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/21/2017 | $2,390.00 | 03/21/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): The employer does not assure that portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check. Location: Work Floor This violation was observed on November 28th, 2016, when employees were exposed to fire hazards because the employer had not ensured that a portable fire extinguishers had a maintenance check within the past year. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all fire extinguishers have annual maintenance checks. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance