Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: On or about March 17, 2016, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the following fire extinguishers were not readily accessible: a. fire extinguisher in the rack area with rolls of materials stored in the floor location next to the fire extinguisher that required that the fire extinguisher be lifted up to clear the material before it could be used. b. fire extinguisher on the column in the open area next to the rack area with materials stored on the floor around the column. It was necessary to walk down the narrow aisle between two pallets, then turn left and walk down the narrow aisle between pallets to the fire extinguisher. c. fire extinguisher on the column in the saw department had a backpack hung from it No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.