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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 G01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1369718.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/05/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $3,448.00
Issuance Date: 02/06/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/05/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/05/2019 | $3,448.00 | 03/05/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/06/2019 | $5,304.00 | 03/05/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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) Facility: The employer did not provide training to employees expected to use portable fire extinguishers in the event of an incipient stage fire on the use of the extinguisher or the hazards associates with fighting an incipient stage fire, on or about 1/7/2019 BY THIS DATE THE EMPLOYER MUST EITHER CORRECT THE ALLEGED VIOLATION(S) OR IMPLEMENT A FIRE SAFETY POLICY, AS OUTLINED IN 29 CFR 1910.38 WHICH INCLUDES THE EVACUATION REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1910.157(b) NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.