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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19260405 G02 IV Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.

Inspection Nr: 92566.015

Citation: 01003C

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $0.00

Current Penalty: $0.00

Issuance Date: 12/29/2011

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 3

Abatement Date: 12/30/2011

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0524530

Contest Date:

Final Order: 01/26/2012

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	Z: Issued	12/29/2011	$0.00	12/30/2011	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003C Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Strain relief. Flexible cords shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided, which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. KCH Mechanical, Inc. had employees exposed to electrical hazards from the use of a furnace blower/fan, on a residential construction site in Effingham, Illinois. The equipment was provided electrical power thru an electrical extension cord that did not have adequate strain relief at the plug end.

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