Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1160015.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 12/27/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $8,231.00
Current Penalty: $5,335.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 12/14/2016
Final Order: 03/02/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/02/2018 | $5,335.00 | 12/27/2016 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/16/2016 | $8,231.00 | 12/27/2016 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2016 | $8,231.00 | 12/27/2016 | Repeat |
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: a) 421 East 16th Street (Towel Area): A mounted fire extinguisher located in the work area was blocked by laundry bins, on or about, 9/12/16. b) 421 East 16th Street (Washing/Drying Area): A fire extinguisher was missing from its posted location, on or about, 9/27/16. Brite Services, Inc. dba Star Laundry was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 641138, citation number 1, item number 15 and was affirmed as a final order on April 3, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 421 East 16th Street, Paterson, New Jersey.