Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100039 C01
Inspection Nr: 1440107.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,747.00
Current Penalty: $4,889.60
Issuance Date: 04/22/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/18/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/20/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/20/2020 | $4,889.60 | 05/18/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/22/2020 | $6,747.00 | 05/18/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.39(c)(1): A fire prevention plan was not developed, which was to include, a list of all major fire hazards, proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials, potential ignition sources and their control, and the type of fire protection equipment necessary to control each major hazard: a) Spice Chain Corporation/East Brunswick, NJ- Throughout the facility: On or about October 24, 2019 the employer did not develop fire prevention plan to ensure that employees and the facility's emergency response team are aware of the hazards present during an emergency such as fire. The emergency response team is required to stay behind and shut down any equipment that might be dangerous if left operative, such as but not limited to dust collectors thus, exposing them to combustible dust and fire hazards.