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Standard Cited: 19100157 C04 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 312602147
Citation: 01023B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 09/30/2009
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 121
Abatement Date: 12/31/2009
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0627400
Contest Date: 10/23/2009
Final Order: 04/16/2010
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/16/2010 | 12/31/2009 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2009 | 10/14/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 023B Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and/or kept in their designated places at all times except during use: ALON USA, LP, 200 Refinery Road, Big Spring, TX. The employer does not ensure all fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully operable condition. This violation was observed on or about April 15, 2009 in the following instances: a) Fire extinguishers were found in the SRU #1 that were not fully charged. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 fire extinguishers are maintained in a full and operable condition and/or kept in their designated places at all times.