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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100156 E01 Fire brigades.
Inspection Nr: 1393573.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/23/2019
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 09/26/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date: 10/18/2019
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/22/2019 | $13,260.00 | 10/23/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/26/2019 | $13,260.00 | 10/23/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.156(e)(1): 1910.156(e)(1): The employer did not provide and assure the use of protective clothing which complied with the requirements of this paragraph: The employer is failing to protect employees from fire hazards during firefighting activities. On or about April 14, 2019, employees used 5/8 inch and 1 1/2 inch water lines in an attempt to extinguish a fire that had engulfed the furnace room and spread to the roof via exhaust fan #4. Employees donned flame resistant (FR) clothing and respiratory protection. However, the employer did not provide body protection that met the requirements of NFPA No. 1971-1975 pursuant to part (e)(3) of 1910.156, did not provide either fully extended boots or protective shoes worn in combination of protective pants (NFPA No. 1971-1975) pursuant to part (e)(2) of 1910.156, or gloves that met the requirements of NIOSH 1976 publication, "The Development of Criteria for Fire Fighting Gloves" pursuant to part (e)(4) of 1910.156. Abatement documentation is required for this violation.