Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 B02 I Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1614320.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $36,828.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/23/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 02/10/2023
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/02/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/02/2023 | $0.00 | 02/10/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/23/2023 | $36,828.00 | 02/10/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear. a) The employer does not ensure that a junction box containing live wiring is covered on a switch box in the storeroom near the emergency exit. This most recently occurred on and preceding August 12, 2022, at 3631 Sullivant Avenue Columbus, OH 43228. A metal junction box housing a light switch has a damaged faceplate which exposes the internal wiring thereby exposing employees to electrical shock and/or electrical fire hazards. Family Dollar Stores Inc. was previously cited under the name Family Dollar Stores of GA, LLC DBA Family Dollar Store # 350 for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1341910, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on February 6, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 6113 Fairburn Rd., DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135.