Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260404 B01 I Wiring design and protection.
Inspection Nr: 92566.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/29/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 12/30/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/25/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/25/2012 | $0.00 | 12/30/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/29/2011 | $4,200.00 | 12/30/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): General. The employer shall use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites. These requirements are in addition to any other requirements for equipment grounding conductors. KCH Mechanical, Inc. had employees exposed to electrical hazards from the use of a furnace blower/fan, on a residential construction site in Effingham, Illinois. The employer was using extension cords for electrical power, and the employer did not utilize ground fault protection, thru either ground fault circuit interrupters or an assured equipment grounding conductor program.