OSHA Inspection: ENSIGN UNITED STATES SOUTHERN LLC.

Issued

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.  The employer does not provide fire extinguishers that are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition. This violation was observed on or about April 09, 2013, at the mud pumps area where employees were expected to use a portable fire extinguisher that was not in a fully charged or operable condition.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all fire extinguishers are fully charged and in an operable condition.