1910.157 Fire Extinguishers: citations, penalties and recently cited employers
Data as of October 5, 2026 · citations issued Oct 5, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026
Where portable fire extinguishers are provided for employee use, they must be mounted, located, and identified so they are readily accessible, kept fully charged and operable, and selected for the classes of fire likely in the area. Extinguishers must be visually inspected monthly, receive annual maintenance checks, and undergo periodic hydrostatic testing. If employees are expected to use them, the employer must train those employees on general principles of extinguisher use when first hired and at least annually thereafter.
What the standard requires
- Mount and locate extinguishers so they are readily accessible
- Keep extinguishers fully charged and in operable condition
- Visually inspect extinguishers monthly
- Perform and record annual maintenance checks
- Train employees expected to use extinguishers upon hire and annually
Hazards it addresses
- Uncontrolled spread of small fires
- Injuries from using the wrong or failed extinguisher
Widely cited in retail, restaurants, auto repair shops, warehouses, and manufacturing.
Plain-language summary written for this site; it is not the regulatory text and not legal advice. Read the official text at eCFR.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited paragraphs
| Paragraph | What it covers | Items | Inspections | Median initial penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910.157(c)(1) | Extinguishers mounted, located, and identified to be readily accessible | 603 | 602 | $0 |
| 1910.157(e)(2) | Monthly visual inspection | 399 | 399 | $0 |
| 1910.157(e)(3) | Annual maintenance check | 339 | 339 | $0 |
| 1910.157(g)(1) | Educational program on extinguisher use when employees are expected to use them | 121 | 121 | $0 |
| 1910.157(c)(4) | Extinguishers maintained fully charged and operable | 63 | 63 | $0 |
| 1910.157(g)(2) | Training upon initial employment and at least annually | 56 | 56 | $0 |
| 1910.157(e)(1) | 37 | 37 | $930 | |
| 1910.157(g)(3) | 8 | 8 | $3,688 | |
| 1910.157(g)(4) | 8 | 8 | $0 | |
| 1910.157(d)(2) | 4 | 4 | $797 | |
| 1910.157(e)(4) | 4 | 4 | $0 | |
| 1910.157(d)(1) | 3 | 3 | $0 | |
| 1910.157(f)(2) | 3 | 3 | $0 | |
| 1910.157(b)(1) | 1 | 1 | $0 | |
| 1910.157(b)(2) | 1 | 1 | $16,550 |
Penalties
Across 1,651 alleged items, OSHA and state-plan offices proposed $1,206,117 in initial penalties. The current total in the public data is $939,607, 22% lower after settlements, contests and amendments.
By violation type: Other-than-serious 60%; Serious 38%; Repeat 2%.
Citations by state
| State | Inspections cited | Items | Initial penalties | Current penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 163 | 215 | $4,025 | $3,742 |
| Connecticut | 101 | 163 | $14,916 | $8,340 |
| Virginia | 100 | 147 | $50,030 | $46,171 |
| New York | 90 | 106 | $55,839 | $38,736 |
| Arizona | 78 | 111 | $2,074 | $2,074 |
| Puerto Rico | 76 | 100 | $336,268 | $310,624 |
| North Carolina | 58 | 75 | $0 | $0 |
| Nevada | 55 | 61 | $6,657 | $4,508 |
| Maryland | 52 | 98 | $0 | $0 |
| Michigan | 40 | 44 | $11,900 | $7,400 |
| New Jersey | 40 | 51 | $123,866 | $114,269 |
| Hawaii | 35 | 47 | $5,388 | $4,244 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | 49 | $117,923 | $84,711 |
| Illinois | 30 | 32 | $36,520 | $14,835 |
| Florida | 25 | 27 | $37,143 | $24,385 |
| New Mexico | 23 | 32 | $26,026 | $24,460 |
| Kentucky | 21 | 25 | $15,350 | $9,450 |
| Georgia | 19 | 25 | $1,616 | $798 |
| Texas | 19 | 25 | $114,000 | $76,352 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 17 | 18 | $1,702 | $1,106 |
By industry
- Manufacturing: 277 inspections
- Public administration: 174 inspections
- Retail trade: 101 inspections
- Construction: 98 inspections
- Transportation & warehousing: 78 inspections
- Other services: 77 inspections
- Administrative & waste services: 70 inspections
- Wholesale trade: 63 inspections
Recently cited establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Stores East LP Store 497 | Shelbyville, KY | Sep 3, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 21, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Sunrise Senior Living Management, Inc. | Raleigh, NC | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Williamsville CSD Facilities Building | Williamsville, NY | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 15, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Dine-Aglow Diablo Food Service Fuels | Phoenixville, PA | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $2,128 | $2,128 | OpenAbatement due Oct 20, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Agru America, Inc. | Fernley, NV | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Soddy Daisy - Public Works | Soddy Daisy, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| CFC Farm & Home Center Rappahannock | Washington, VA | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 25, 2026 | osha.gov |
| First Choice Food Service of VA, Inc. | Wilson, NC | Aug 31, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 9, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Nysopwdd Valley Ridge Cit | Norwich, NY | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Oct 19, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Winco Foods, LLC | Las Vegas, NV | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $2,360 | $2,360 | OpenContest deadline ~Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| BP Hotel LLC | Carson City, NV | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | ContestedAbatement due Sep 14, 2026Contested Sep 18, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Ardmore - Parks and Recreation | Ardmore, TN | Aug 31, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 30, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Minn-Alaska Transport | Palmer, AK | Aug 28, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Reebals, Incorporated | Charles City, VA | Aug 28, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Valle del Mar LLC | Juana Diaz, PR | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Brenntag Great Lakes, LLC | Des Moines, IA | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $8,511 | $4,256 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| WFM Northern Nevada, Inc. | Reno, NV | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Meadowspring Turf Farm LLC | Charles City, VA | Aug 28, 2026 | 3 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 21, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Lynbrook Vill DPW | Lynbrook, NY | Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 10, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Topaz Lodge, Inc. | Gardnerville, NV | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Kumar Ravi, MD, Facc. P.C. dba Arizona Heart Specialists | Sun City, AZ | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Aug 30, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Target Corporation | Orlando, FL | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 23, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Colonial Distributing Holdings, Inc. | Pensacola, FL | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 25, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 18, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Fence Direct Inc. | Orlando, FL | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Xante Corporation | Mobile, AL | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 24, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Ossur North America Inc. | Orlando, FL | Aug 26, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 22, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Tithe Corp. | Baltimore, MD | Aug 25, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Yosemite Hospitality LLC | Yosemite National Park, CA | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 14, 2026 | osha.gov |
| County of Hawaii - DPR, Recreation Division | Hilo, HI | Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Sep 2, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 16, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Linn Township Road Dept | Washburn, IL | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Lynbrook Vill Greis Park | Lynbrook, NY | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 11, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Bloomingdale's, LLC | Honolulu, HI | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final order | osha.gov |
| Kevin Court Pallets LLC | Louisville, KY | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 | $3,500 | $2,100 | Informal settlementAbatement due Aug 28, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Alaska Northern Courier | Anchorage, AK | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| DHL Express (usa), Inc. | Anchorage, AK | Aug 21, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlement | osha.gov |
| Dept. of Defense - Arng | Bell, CA | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 23, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Twin County Tech, Inc. | Galax, VA | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Global Montello Group Corp. | Taftville, CT | Aug 20, 2026 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 24, 2026 | osha.gov |
| Latium USA Trading LLC dba Four Season Building Products | Phoenix, AZ | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | OpenAbatement due Aug 20, 2026Contest deadline ~Sep 11, 2026 (est.) | osha.gov |
| Irondequoit Town DPW | Rochester, NY | Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Sep 16, 2026 | osha.gov |
Often cited together
- 1910.303 Electrical General (432 shared inspections)
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (400 shared inspections)
- 1910.305 Wiring Methods (359 shared inspections)
- 1910.37 Exit Route Maintenance (288 shared inspections)
- 1910.132 PPE General Requirements (186 shared inspections)
- 1910.178 Forklifts (177 shared inspections)
- 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout (165 shared inspections)
- 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces (157 shared inspections)
Questions
What does OSHA standard 1910.157 require?
Where portable fire extinguishers are provided for employee use, they must be mounted, located, and identified so they are readily accessible, kept fully charged and operable, and selected for the classes of fire likely in the area. Extinguishers must be visually inspected monthly, receive annual maintenance checks, and undergo periodic hydrostatic testing. If employees are expected to use them, the employer must train those employees on general principles of extinguisher use when first hired and at least annually thereafter.
How often was 1910.157 cited in the last 12 months?
In the public data as of October 5, 2026, 1910.157 (Fire Extinguishers) appeared in 1,228 inspections with citations issued between Oct 5, 2025 and Oct 5, 2026, covering 1,651 alleged violation items.
Which part of 1910.157 is cited most?
1910.157(c)(1) was the most-cited paragraph, with 603 items: Extinguishers mounted, located, and identified to be readily accessible
Which states cite 1910.157 most often?
The most citations under 1910.157 in this period were issued in Tennessee, Connecticut, Virginia.
What is the typical penalty for a 1910.157 violation?
The median initial (proposed) penalty per item was $0; the median current penalty after settlements and amendments was $0. Totals: $1,206,117 proposed, $939,607 current. Penalties vary by violation type, employer size and history, and State Plans set their own amounts.
Are 1910.157 citations final?
Not necessarily. A citation is an allegation until it becomes a final order. 10% of these items were contested, and many others were changed in settlements. Each listing shows its current status and a link to the official record.