Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19170128 B04 Signs and marking.
Inspection Nr: 992691.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,450.00
Issuance Date: 02/09/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 03/27/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0523100
Contest Date: 02/24/2015
Final Order: 09/23/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/30/2015 | $3,500.00 | 03/27/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/23/2015 | $2,450.00 | 03/27/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/09/2015 | $3,500.00 | 03/27/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1917.128(b)(4): The marine terminal did not have signs conspicuously posted indicating the locations of firefighting equipment, emergency equipment, and fire exits: a) On or about August 28, 2014, in the chemical storage warehouse, the fire extinguishers were not marked so that they could be easily located. A used fire extinguisher was found laying on the ground, and a non-used fire extinguisher was mounted on an unmarked, recessed wall area. Employees were exposed to possible flames, smoke and/or other fire related hazards.