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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100303 B07 I General.
Inspection Nr: 1691009.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,156.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/04/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 28
Abatement Date: 01/31/2024
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/05/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/05/2024 | $5,000.00 | 01/31/2024 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/04/2024 | $5,156.00 | 01/31/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment: (a)Fermentationexperts USA, LLC at 1201 North Ellis Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was effectively closed, in that employees were exposed to live electrical circuits associated with a missing knockout on the electrical junction box on the Tale Auger conduit line in the Drying Area. This condition exposed employees to shock and electrocution as well as fire hazards associated with exposed wiring on the electrical boxes. (b)Fermentationexperts USA, LLC at 1201 North Ellis Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was effectively closed, in that employees were exposed to live electrical circuits associated with a missing knockout on the power panel in the MCC Room. This condition exposed employees to shock and electrocution as well as fire hazards associated with exposed wiring on the electrical boxes.