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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260403 B01 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1538844.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $6,963.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/04/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 01/11/2022
Final Order: 08/26/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/06/2023 | $13,653.00 | 01/04/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/26/2022 | $6,963.00 | 01/04/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2021 | $13,653.00 | 01/04/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1):Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on June 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. In the break room/tool room there were two outlets with burn marks on the face of the outlet. The outlet was not removed from service, tagged, or communicated not to use. (b) The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on August 25, 2021 at the worksite located at 3125-3133 (Michaelson Building)Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. Employees used flexible cords that showed melting and burn-charring around the cord plug due to electrical current overloading. Employees continued to use the damaged cords on a daily basis to power lighting, fans, rotary hammer drills, and other assorted electrical devices required to perform the demolition work.