Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100334 A02 I Use of equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1289807.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,467.00
Current Penalty: $2,586.80
Issuance Date: 06/13/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 07/12/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/05/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/05/2018 | $2,586.80 | 07/12/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/13/2018 | $6,467.00 | 07/12/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A 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. On or about January 24, 2018, employees utilized extension cords without visually inspecting them for external defects or evidence of possible internal damage before use.