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Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 305099517
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $963.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 01/22/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/30/2002
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453730
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/21/2002 | 01/30/2002 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/22/2002 | $963.00 | 01/30/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: a)garage area -- a three cavity duplex 120 VAC receptacle was not protected to prevent contact with the energized electrical contacts. NOTE:Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to abate this hazard is to secure the receptacle in the box and install a face plate to the front of the receptacle. OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE: 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.