Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100303 B01 General.
Inspection Nr: 1691394.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,036.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/15/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/12/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/11/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/11/2023 | $6,000.00 | 12/12/2023 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/15/2023 | $8,036.00 | 12/12/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: (a) Dog Bed Area - The two foot-operated switches for actuating the Nedco Pillow Compression Machine (referred to as the Press Machine), model CM 506, serial number 7047, did not have protection to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the switches, on or about August 16, 2023. (b) Dog Bed Area - Employees used receptacles on a General Electrical relocatable power tap (a.k.a. power strip) to power loads, including a Husky 4.5 Gallon Portable Electric-Powered Silent Air Compressor and a tape machine. The UL listing for the relocatable power tap specifies using the device for supplying power to low amperage electronic equipment, exposing employees to an electrical hazard, on or about August 16, 2023. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.