Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100303 H05 III A General.
Inspection Nr: 1549748.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $8,778.00
Current Penalty: $5,705.00
Issuance Date: 11/15/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/09/2021
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 | 12/09/2021 | $5,705.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/15/2021 | $8,778.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.303(h)(5)(iii)(A): All entrances were not kept locked unless they were under the observation of a qualified person at all times: On or about August 23, 2021, the employer did not ensure all entrances to high voltage electrical rooms over 600 volts were locked and only accessible to qualified employees, in that, the entrance to the high voltage electrical room containing three phase primary voltage (4KV), located in Building B, US 4 Penthouse substation, was not marked and the room was not secured, exposing employees to an electrical hazard while storing material in the room. Unauthorized employees were allowed to access the room and the room was used for overflow storage including filters and other cleaning supplies.