Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1613548.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,394.00
Current Penalty: $9,430.60
Issuance Date: 02/01/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 02/21/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 03/06/2023
Final Order: 08/02/2023
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/02/2023 | $9,430.60 | 02/21/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/09/2023 | $13,394.00 | 02/21/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/01/2023 | $13,394.00 | 02/21/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):Employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers which were mounted, located, and identified, so as to be readily accessible for employee use: a) Worksite - On or about August 9, 2022, Employees were performing tree removal tasks on a residential property utilizing machinery that can produce sparks, where flammable liquids and combustible materials were present and the employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date, and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.