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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 305998577
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: W
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 10/24/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 10/30/2003
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
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 | 12/09/2003 | $750.00 | 10/30/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/24/2003 | $1,500.00 | 10/30/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. a. On or about August 21, 2003, at the addressed jobsite location, "Covers" were not installed on electrical panel boxes which thereby exposed employees to contact with live electrical parts. One feasible means of abatement (among others) would be to comply with the National Electrical Code 1990 Article 370-24 Covers and Canopies which reads: "In completed installations, each box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy."