Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100303 B02 General.
Inspection Nr: 1603782.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $8,287.00
Current Penalty: $5,425.00
Issuance Date: 12/20/2022
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 100
Abatement Date: 01/03/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0420100
Contest Date: 01/03/2023
Final Order: 11/13/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/13/2023 | $5,425.00 | 01/03/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/04/2023 | $8,287.00 | 01/03/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/2022 | $8,287.00 | 01/03/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: a) U.S. Postal Service, Conference Room: On or about 9-13-2022 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to an electrical/fire hazard, in that the power tap, providing power to 8-battery chargers for management/supervisor radios, was overloaded. b) U.S. Postal Service, Men's (Management) Restroom: On or about 9-13-2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to slips, trips, falls, and struck-by hazards, in that the emergency light was modified to be powered by a flexible cord that was plugged into an outlet. c) U.S. Postal Service, Women's (Management) Restroom: On or about 9-13-2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to slips, trips, falls, and struck-by hazards, in that the emergency light was modified to be powered by a flexible cord that was plugged into an outlet. d) U.S. Postal Service, Main Aisle connecting to the management offices: On or about 9-13-2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to slips, trips, falls, and struck-by hazards, in that the emergency light was modified to be powered by a flexible cord that was plugged into an outlet.