Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 G01 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 1417086.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/04/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $10,621.00
Issuance Date: 01/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 40
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 02/14/2020
Final Order: 10/25/2021
Emphasis:
Substance: 0730
Substance: 0926
Substance: 0990
Substance: 1040
Substance: 1380
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/25/2021 | $10,621.00 | 03/04/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/14/2020 | $13,260.00 | 03/04/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/15/2020 | $13,260.00 | 03/04/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer shall also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting. (a) During the July 22, 2019 fire/explosion it was reported that at least three employees had attempted to respond to the fire/explosion in the trommel in the paint booth, although they were not provided with appropriate training on the use of fire extinguishers, nor designated to respond as part of the emergency action plan.