Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260150 A01 Fire protection.
Inspection Nr: 1013517.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/15/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/08/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/30/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/08/2015 | $7,000.00 | 06/15/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.150(a)(1): The employer did not develop and maintain a fire protection program to be followed throughout all phases of construction and demolition work, and/or did not provide for the firefighting equipment as specified in this subpart. As fire hazards occurred there was delay in providing the necessary equipment: a) This violation occurred on or about December 9, 2014, and at times thereafter, in the water storage tank #2; where the employer did not provide the necessary firefighting equipment to employees operating an oxyacetylene torch to cut metal making contact with combustible material. Employees were only provided with a 55-gallon drum of water and a bucket.
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