Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100303 B01 General.
Inspection Nr: 906263.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 09/16/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/04/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date: 09/30/2013
Final Order: 07/03/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/03/2014 | $6,000.00 | 09/16/2013 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/30/2013 | $3,000.00 | 09/16/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/04/2013 | $3,000.00 | 09/16/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. A. On or about May 9, 2013, employees of Bayer Crop Science were potentially exposed to electrical hazards in the form of an improperly installed faceplate on an electrical component in the main facility. B. On or about May 9, 2013, employees of Bayer Crop Science were potentially exposed to electrical hazards in the form of a missing knockout on an electrical panel in the main facility. The unused portions of the electrical equipment were not closed in order to protect employees. C. On or about May 9, 2013, employees of Bayer Crop Science were potentially exposed to electrical hazards in the form of a missing knockout on an electrical junction box located in a mobile trailer supplied and maintained by a vendor. The unused portions of the electrical equipment were not closed in order to protect employees.