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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100157 C01 Portable fire extinguishers.

Inspection Nr: 1490660.015

Citation: 01002A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 10/27/2020 2

Initial Penalty: $5,783.00

Current Penalty: $4,000.00

Issuance Date: 10/19/2020

Nr Instances: 4

Nr Exposed: 25

Related Event Code (REC): C

Gravity: 1

Report ID: 0418600

Contest Date:

Final Order: 10/30/2020

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	10/30/2020	$4,000.00	10/27/2020	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	10/19/2020	$5,783.00	10/27/2020	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A 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) Warehouse Area (North Entrance): On or about August 28, 2020, and times prior, the employer failed to mount and make readily accessible a portable fire extinguisher; exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to slip/trip/fall hazards during fire emergency events. b) Warehouse Area (North Pole Entrance): On or about August 28, 2020, and times prior, the employer failed to mount and make readily accessible a portable fire extinguisher; exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to slip/trip/fall hazards during fire emergency events. c) Warehouse Area (Northeast Front Door): On or about August 28, 2020, and times prior, the employer failed to mount and make readily accessible a portable fire extinguisher; exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to slip/trip/fall hazards during fire emergency events. d) Warehouse Area (Southwest Back Door): On or about August 28, 2020, and times prior, the employer failed to mount and make readily accessible a portable fire extinguisher; exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to slip/trip/fall hazards during fire emergency events.

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