Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 G02 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1226376.015
Citation: 01006B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
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 | $0.00 | 10/03/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2017 | $0.00 | 10/03/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter: a) Warehouse/Facility: On or about April 19, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not educate employees who are expected to fight incipient fires with portable fire extinguisher on the use and the hazards associated with extinguishing an incipient stage fire, thus exposing employees to fire hazards.