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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100303 B07 I General.
Inspection Nr: 1678484.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/14/2023
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 933
Abatement Date: 01/16/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/09/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/09/2024 | $10,000.00 | 01/16/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/14/2023 | $15,625.00 | 01/16/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.303 (b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment. On or about June 22, 2023, there were multiple locations observed to have unused openings in electrical boxes that were not effectively closed exposing employees to electrical shock injuries and electrocution. The following instances were observed: (a) A metal wall mounted square box coming off 480V Panel B4B labeled "UPS-DP CKTS 13-15-17, 19-21-23, 25-27-29" was damaged in the forklift charging room with unused openings not effectively closed. (b) A metal wall mounted square box coming off 480V Panel B4B labeled "UPS-DP CKTS 26-28-30" in the forklift charging room with unused openings not effectively closed. (c) A metal wall mounted square box labeled "PANEL VRP 1 CIRCUIT 14" observed near a satellite forklift charging area with unused openings not effectively closed. (d) A metal wall mounted square box labeled "PANEL VRP 1 CIRCUIT 16" observed near a satellite forklift charging area with unused openings not effectively closed. (e) A metal wall mounted square box labeled "PANEL VRP 1 CIRCUIT 18" observed near a satellite forklift charging area with unused openings not effectively closed. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).