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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315306456
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/11/2012 X
Initial Penalty: $2,550.00
Current Penalty: $1,530.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/06/2012 | $1,530.00 | 05/11/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2012 | $2,550.00 | 05/11/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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 causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to hazard of electric shock: (a)Men Restroom - On or about January 10, 2012 there were exposed live wires hanging from the light fixtures in the ceiling of the restroom exposing employees to the hazard of electric shock when changing light bulb. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to install equipment covers over exposed wires.