Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100157 E03 Portable fire extinguishers.
Inspection Nr: 985781.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/03/2014 4
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/24/2014
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/10/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/10/2014 | $0.00 | 11/03/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/24/2014 | $0.00 | 11/03/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check. Stored pressure extinguishers do not require an internal examination. The employer shall record the annual maintenance date and retain this record for one year after the last entry or the life of the shell, whichever is less. The record shall be available to the Assistant Secretary upon request. WORKPLACE: The employer did not perform annual maintenance of the following portable fire extinguishers: 1. Amerex, model B456, serial number YH309924 Nitrogen Compressed fire extinguisher. 2. Buckeye, model 5HI SA40 ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher. 3. Hoosier 2 ½ lb. Water Extinguisher, serial number S369116.