Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1226376.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,889.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 29
Abatement Date: 10/03/2017
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/16/2017
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 | 10/16/2017 | $4,000.00 | 10/03/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2017 | $4,889.00 | 10/03/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A 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) Warehouse/Facility: On or about April 19, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguisher were mounted and readily accessible to employees who are expected to fight incipient fires, thus exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to fire hazards, and slip-trip hazards.