Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260404 B01 III C Wiring design and protection.
Inspection Nr: 1406433.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $1,875.00
Issuance Date: 07/02/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 07/15/2019
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/11/2019
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 | Z: Issued | 07/02/2019 | $1,875.00 | 07/15/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C): Each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, shall be visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage. Equipment found damaged or defective shall not be used until repaired. a. On or before June 5, 2019, the employer failed to ensure extension cords, plugs, and equipment connected by cord and plugs, were inspected before each days use, thereby exposing employees to a 125 volt electrical hazard.