Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100138 A Hand Protection.
Inspection Nr: 1646225.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $9,375.00
Issuance Date: 07/25/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/30/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/30/2023 | $9,375.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/25/2023 | $15,625.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s): a) Reverse Osmosis Trailer (a 480-volt electrical cabinet inside the MCC closet): On or about January 24, 2023, employees were required to open a 480-volt live electrical cabinet to verify if a circuit breaker for the faulting water pump was tripped, exposing these employees to electrical hazards, such as arc flash or blast hazards without suitable protective equipment for the hands to protect the employees from injuries.