Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1046344.015
Citation: 01007A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/28/2015 3
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,400.00
Issuance Date: 09/10/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 85
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/17/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/17/2015 | $2,400.00 | 10/28/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/10/2015 | $4,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007A 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 11 March, 2015 at 6600 Best Friend Road, Norcross, GA; where employees were permitted to fight incipient level fires; a. at the rear, center of the building; a portable fire extinguisher was observed on the ground where the hook was visibly damaged by a forklift such that where the portable fire extinguisher was unable to be hung. The portable fire extinguisher was damaged at the carrying handle and actuation lever, missing the pin, and dented from being struck-by a forklift. b. at the loading bay; a desk was blocking the portable fire extinguisher. c. at the rear, center of the building the portable fire extinguisher station was not identified from all directions.