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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 310939087
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/01/2008
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/09/2008
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/16/2008 | $1,500.00 | 04/09/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/01/2008 | $1,500.00 | 04/09/2008 | 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 is free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards: (a)On or about February 14, 2008, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards at Premium Standard Farms (Ruckman) 27, barn 1, from the use of flexible extension cords as a permanent power source for heat lamps. An acceptable means of abatement would be to provide permanent wiring in lieu of using extension cords in accordance with NFPA 70-E, 2000 edition, Section 3-7.3. Abatement certification is required for this item (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.