Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100335 A01 II Safeguards for personnel protection.
Inspection Nr: 1188501.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,718.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/20/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 09/01/2017
Gravity:
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 01/24/2017
Final Order: 10/16/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/16/2017 | $0.00 | 09/01/2017 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/31/2017 | $13,718.00 | 12/30/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/2016 | $13,718.00 | 12/30/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(ii): Protective equipment shall be maintained in a safe, reliable condition and shall be periodically inspected or tested, as required by 1910.137. a. Located in room MCC 5 at the mill: On or about November 2, 2016 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the personal protective equipment used while performing electrical work inside the motor control center units was maintained in a safe and reliable condition which was free from damage and flour dust contamination, exposing employees to an arc flash and blast hazard. b. Located in room MCC 2 at the mill: On or about November 2, 2016 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the personal protective equipment used while performing electrical work inside the motor control center units was maintained in a safe and reliable condition which was free from damage and flour dust contamination, exposing employees to an arc flash and blast hazard.