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Standard Cited: 19100334 A02 I Use of equipment.
Inspection Nr: 831962.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,250.00
Issuance Date: 02/15/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 23
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/11/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/11/2013 | $2,250.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/15/2013 | $4,500.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) shall be visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket). Cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) which remain connected once they are put in place and are not exposed to damage need not be visually inspected until they are relocated. a.) Mid Atlantic Shop 12/27: On or about 01/16/2013, a damaged 50' yellow extension cord was not inspected prior to use in that bare conductors were exposed creating a shock hazard to employees.