Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100304 G05 Wiring design and protection.
Inspection Nr: 1420818.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $20,845.00
Current Penalty: $11,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/21/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date:
Gravity:
Report ID: 0420100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/19/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/19/2019 | $11,000.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/21/2019 | $20,845.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures were no permanent, continuous, and effective. a) U.S. Postal Service Distribution Center. 6050 Shallowford Rd., Chattanooga Tn., Vicinity area Loading dock, Bay 15. On or about 5 Aug. 2019, a two wheel fan used for air circulation was not grounded exposing workers to electric shock. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.304(g)(5), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1363507, citation number 3, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/5/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 1675 7th Street, Oakland, CA 94615. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.304(g)(5), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1043970, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/27/2015, with respect to a workplace located at The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.304(g)(5), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1068172, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on 7/14/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 201 George Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.304(g)(5), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1018200, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/5/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1401 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48233.