Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 G01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1236383.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/31/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $2,173.00
Current Penalty: $975.00
Issuance Date: 08/07/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date: 08/31/2017
Final Order: 02/26/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/26/2018 | $975.00 | 08/31/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/13/2017 | $2,173.00 | 08/31/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2017 | $2,173.00 | 08/31/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting: (a) At the work site; Where fire extinguishers were provided for employee's use, the employer did not provide employees with an educational program to familiarize employees in the general principles of fire extinguisher use, on or about 5/31/17. * ABATEMENT NOTE * By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b). Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.