Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 G01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 959514.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/01/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,400.00
Issuance Date: 06/03/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/17/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/17/2014 | $1,400.00 | 08/01/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/03/2014 | $2,800.00 | 06/27/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting. a). Throughout the Workplace- On or about and times prior to 20 February 2014, the employer did not educate employees on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards associated with extinguishing an incipient stage fire, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards.