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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 964084.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,800.00
Issuance Date: 05/22/2014
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/16/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/16/2014 | $1,800.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/22/2014 | $2,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to electrocution hazards: a) On or about 3/31/2014, Sick Cow Barn: Employees were exposed to energized parts of a switching mechanism for the milk tank cooler compressor. b) On or about 3/31/2014, Sick Cow Barn: Employees were exposed to electrical equipment that was not installed in a safe and workmanlike manner such as no strain relief provided for wires entering into electrical motors. c) On or about 3/31/2014, Sick Cow Barn: Employees were exposed to electrical equipment that was not installed in a safe and workmanlike manner such as electrical connections being made outside of a junction box. Among other feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 70, National Electric Code, Section 110.27 and Section 110.12.