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Standard Cited: 19100137 C02 VIII Electrical protective equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1128049.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/04/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,200.00
Issuance Date: 06/29/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 07/21/2016
Final Order: 03/16/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/16/2018 | $4,200.00 | 08/04/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/28/2016 | $5,500.00 | 08/04/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/29/2016 | $5,500.00 | 08/04/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.137(c): In-service care and use of electrical protective equipment: 29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2): Specific requirements. The following specific requirements apply to rubber insulating blankets, rubber insulating covers, rubber insulating line hose, rubber insulating gloves, and rubber insulating sleeves: 29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(viii): Electrical protective equipment shall be subjected to periodic electrical tests. Test voltages and the maximum intervals between tests shall be in accordance with Table I-4 and Table I-5: a. On or about March 3, 2016, the employer failed to perform periodic electrical tests on rubber insulating gloves. Due this condition, maintenance employees required to use this equipment were exposed to electrical hazards and an increased risk for electrocution while trouble shooting energized 480 volt electrical equipment.