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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301494522
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,700.00
Current Penalty: $850.00
Issuance Date: 07/10/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/18/1998
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 1032100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/31/1998 | $850.00 | 07/18/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/10/1998 | $1,700.00 | 07/18/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 the hazard of electrical shock, burns and or electrocution while using a defectively wired receptacle as a power source for electrical tools/appliances: (a)M/V Independence, engineers tool room: An electrical outlet, mounted on an overhead beam and on the bulkhead, was improperly wired and indicated reverse polarity when tested. Note: One feasible method, among others, is to reconnect the wiring to the appropriate terminals and test the outlet for correct reading before use.