Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1263006.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $1,848.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/08/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/16/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/16/2018 | $1,000.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/08/2018 | $1,848.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 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) On or about 09/06/2017 - Near the entrance to the receiving/stockroom, a portable fire extinguisher was not readily accessible in that it was not mounted and was in a corner blocked by merchandise exposing employees to fire hazards. (b) On or about 09/06/2017 - Near the entrance to the receiving/stockroom, a portable fire extinguisher was blocked by a box of merchandise placed in front of it exposing employees to fire hazards. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1077466, citation number 3, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 01/22/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 2222 Texoma Parkway, Sherman, TX 75090. Dollar General Corporation was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 989056, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/25/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 2200 Highway 49, Brooklyn, MS 39425.