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Standard Cited: 19100333 C09 Selection and use of work practices
Inspection Nr: 1807274.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,550.00
Current Penalty: $18,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/31/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/26/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/03/2025
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/2025 | $18,000.00 | 08/26/2025 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/31/2025 | $16,550.00 | 08/26/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(9): Where live parts presented an electrical contact hazard, employees performed housekeeping duties at such close distances to the parts that there was a possibility of contact: a) 1033 Old West Chocolate Avenue Hershey, PA - On or about February 21, 2025, an employee performed cleaning operations to the inside of Motor Control Center PRIMARY CHWP-2 PP-88101 and other similar 480VAC Motor Control Center panels in the West Utilities basement while energized. The employee performed the cleaning operations using a nylon pistol-grip air gun equipped with a non-insulated metal wand to blow compressed air into the electrical components. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.