Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 E03 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1318784.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,543.00
Current Penalty: $3,104.08
Issuance Date: 10/16/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 50
Abatement Date: 11/09/2018
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/01/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/01/2018 | $3,104.08 | 11/09/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/16/2018 | $5,543.00 | 11/09/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check: Maintenance check includes an internal examination, except extinguishers with stored pressure. Southern Tire Mart, Covington, GA (Throughout the facility) - On or about June 29, 2018, and times prior to, employees were exposed to a fire hazard in that the fire extinguishers had not been inspected annually. The fire extinguishers inspections expired May 15, 2018. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).