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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260403 B02 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1538844.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,873.00
Current Penalty: $6,565.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/04/2022
Gravity: 5
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 | $12,873.00 | 01/04/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/26/2022 | $6,565.00 | 01/04/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2021 | $12,873.00 | 01/04/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2):Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification: (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock, burns, and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on August 25, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. Employees in these buildings were exposed to electrical hazards when an extension cord was plugged into a power strip containing extension cord which was powering a refrigerator and a microwave, which was not used in accordance with instructions included in listing, labeling, or certification. Employees accessed a General Electric (model TXB18SLS) refrigerator that was powered by an extension cord, contrary to manufacturer recommendations.