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Standard Cited: 19100334 C02 Use of equipment.
Inspection Nr: 987396.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/29/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/03/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/24/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/24/2014 | $0.00 | 10/03/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/29/2014 | $7,000.00 | 10/03/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.334(c)(2): Test instruments and equipment and all associated test leads, cables, power cords, probes, and connectors were not visually inspected for external defects and damage before the electric equipment was used: a. High Voltage Cage, Lab 2- Employees were not protected from electric shock hazards where the employer failed to ensure that a CPS HPV-250 high voltage probe was inspected for external defects and damage before each use. On or about July 29, 2014 an unqualified employee sustained an electric shock while voltage testing a power supply producing up to approximately 8900 volts DC. The employee was using the CPS HPV-250 high voltage probe that was modified by the employer by adding a lead that connects the probe tip to the test point. The employee contacted the lead with their hand and received an electric shock.