Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 E02 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1084169.015
Citation: 02004C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/12/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/19/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/07/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/07/2016 | $0.00 | 02/12/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/19/2016 | $0.00 | 02/12/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 004C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: On or about August 10, 2015, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the fire extinguisher at the gasoline and diesel tanks had not been inspected to discover that it had a damaged/illegible gauge. It was not possible to determine if the fire extinguisher was charged or would function properly. The canister was worn looking and no longer a bright, shiny, red color. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).