Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19150132 A Portable electric tools.
Inspection Nr: 1733158.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $8,643.00
Current Penalty: $5,185.80
Issuance Date: 05/20/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0420100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/28/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/28/2024 | $5,185.80 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/20/2024 | $8,643.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1915.132(a): The frames of portable electric tools and appliances were not grounded through a third wire in the conductors, or through a separate wire which was grounded at the source of the current. (a) Support Barge Workshop, vicinity of 400 Marine Way, Paducah, KY: On or about 3/07/2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to burn and shock hazards, in that the grounding pin was not present on a 115v, 15A, Evolution chop saw, model EVOSAW 380, while employees cut tubular steel.