Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100333 B02 II B Selection and use of work practices
Inspection Nr: 1177124.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,224.00
Current Penalty: $9,540.40
Issuance Date: 11/28/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/12/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 12/21/2016
Final Order: 05/12/2017
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/12/2017 | $9,540.40 | 08/12/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/15/2017 | $11,224.00 | 12/22/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/28/2016 | $11,224.00 | 12/22/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(ii)(B): Control circuit devices, such as push buttons, selector switches, and interlocks, were used as the sole means for deenergizing circuits and equipment: (a) On and before September 2, 2016, in the Electrical Vault Room of the Mill Basement, an employee was exposed to serious electrical hazards in that he did not use appropriate methods and procedures to de-energize a 480 volt electric panel while attempting to change out the electrical fuses. As a result, an Arc Flash occurred seriously injuring the employee. Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.