Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 G02 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1168385.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/01/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $5,975.00
Current Penalty: $3,883.00
Issuance Date: 02/06/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 64
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/02/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/02/2017 | $3,883.00 | 03/01/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/06/2017 | $5,975.00 | 03/01/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 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) Throughout facility: The employer required employees to use fire extinguishers and did not provide training on the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards of incipient stage firefighting, on or about 8/9/16. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.