Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 G01 I Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1531297.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/01/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/19/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/26/2021
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/26/2021 | $0.00 | 11/19/2021 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/01/2021 | $13,653.00 | 11/19/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i): Flexible cords and cables shall be approved for conditions of use and location. a) On or before 4/28/2021, the employer did not ensure that the flexible cord attached to the on/off switch that was plugged into the extension cord that was plugged into the outlet that was being used to run power to a homemade test tank with approximately 580 gallons of water was approved for use as temporary wiring. Employees were exposed to a shock hazard due to a flexible cord being used to run the electrical on/off switch being sprayed with water.