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Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 II General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1051081.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,050.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/01/2015
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/02/2015
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 | 06/02/2015 | $1,050.00 | 06/01/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2015 | $2,100.00 | 06/01/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ii): Suitable extinguishing equipment was not maintained in a state of readiness for instant use: The employer does not maintain suitable extinguishing equipment in a state of readiness for instant use. This violation was observed on or about April 1, 2015, where employees in the welding area were exposed to fire hazards when operating a Lincoln Sub-Arc welder without suitable extinguishing equipment. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that suitable extinguishing equipment are maintained in a state of readiness for instant use.