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Standard Cited: 19100157 C04 Portable fire extinguishers.

Inspection Nr: 1558914.015

Citation: 01008

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $14,502.00

Current Penalty: $10,000.00

Issuance Date: 04/14/2022

Nr Instances: 2

Nr Exposed: 6

Abatement Date: 05/03/2022

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0627500

Contest Date:

Final Order: 05/04/2022

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:


Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History
Type Latest Event Event Date Penalty Abatement Due Date Citation Type Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty I: Informal Settlement 05/04/2022 $10,000.00 05/03/2022 Serious  
Penalty Z: Issued 04/14/2022 $14,502.00 05/03/2022 Serious  

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition: On or about October 28, 2021, employees were exposed to death, 2nd and 3rd degree burns and/or inhalation hazards because the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were maintained in a fully charged and operable condition in the following areas: 1) Truck Shop: The fire extinguisher was empty. 2) Machine Shop: The fire extinguisher was found with a broken handle/pin and not fully operational.

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