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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 307995225
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/17/2004 I
Initial Penalty: $2,125.00
Current Penalty: $2,125.00
Issuance Date: 11/12/2004
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 12/09/2004
Final Order: 05/23/2005
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/23/2005 | $2,125.00 | 11/17/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/12/2004 | $2,125.00 | 11/17/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A 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 electrical hazards: a) Eaton Electrical, Inc., did not conduct an extensive job briefing prior to the performance of work on energized 480V Switchgear at O'Hare International Airport on or about May 21, 2004 and July 12, 2004. Among others, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to comply with the 2004 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Article 110, General Requirements for Electrical Safety Related Work Practices, Section 110.7(G). No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.