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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph

Inspection Nr: 307995217

Citation: 01001A

Citation Type: Other

Abatement Status: I

Initial Penalty: $3,500.00

Current Penalty: $3,500.00

Issuance Date: 11/09/2004

Nr Instances: 2

Nr Exposed: 4

Abatement Date: 11/12/2004

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0524200

Contest Date: 01/03/2005

Final Order: 05/16/2005

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	F: Formal Settlement	05/16/2005	$3,500.00	11/12/2004	Other
Penalty	Z: Issued	11/09/2004	$3,500.00	11/15/2004	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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 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 electrical hazards: a) On or about May 21, 2004 and July 12, 2004, Windy City Electric Company did not ensure the de-energization of live parts prior to the performance of work on 480V Switchgear at O'Hare International Airport. Among others, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to comply with the 2004 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Article 130, Working On or Near Live Parts, Section 130.1. No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

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