Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 979477.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/25/2014
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/12/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/12/2014 | $0.00 | Other | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/25/2014 | $0.00 | Other |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 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 June 3, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at Ken's Discount Building Materials, located at 1200 North West Avenue in El Dorado, Arkansas, employees were expected to operate fire extinguishers in the event of an emergency. Fire extinguishers were available but their locations were not marked and access was blocked. These conditions exposed employees to the hazard of contact with flames, in the event of a fire, in the following instances: a) Between Bays 2 and 3 of the lumber storage area b) The front of molding building c) The front of the dry wall storage building