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Standard Cited: 19150056 B01 Arc welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 838723.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,250.00
Issuance Date: 02/20/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/14/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/14/2013 | $2,250.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/20/2013 | $3,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1915.56(b)(1): All arc welding and cutting cables shall be of the completely insulated, flexible type, capable of handling the maximum current requirements of the work in progress, taking into account the duty cycle under which the arc welder or cutter is working. a.) USS OAKHILL: On or about 01/14/13, a welding cable was improperly repaired in three places along the outer jacket in that the tape used to cover exposed copper wires was not rated for the maximum current.