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Standard Cited: 19100157 D06 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 947859.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $14,000.00
Current Penalty: $14,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/01/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 05/27/2014
Final Order: 07/11/2014
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | W: Empr Withdrew | 07/11/2014 | $14,000.00 | Willful | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/27/2014 | $14,000.00 | Willful | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/01/2014 | $14,000.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(d)(6): The employer did not distribute portable fire extinguishers or other containers of Class D extinguishing agent for use by employees so that the travel distance from the combustible metal working area to any extinguishing agent is 75 feet (22.9 m) or less. Portable fire extinguishers for Class D hazards are required in those combustible metal working areas where combustible metal powders, flakes, shavings, or similarly sized products are generated at least once every two weeks. (a) Location - Production areas: On or about 11/5/13, employees were not provided with portable fire extinguishers or other containers of Class D extinguishing agent, in order to protect them from burn hazards while working with combustible metal powders, flakes, or shavings.