Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100335 A01 I Safeguards for personnel protection.
Inspection Nr: 1229764.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,696.00
Current Penalty: $3,850.00
Issuance Date: 09/08/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/26/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/10/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/10/2017 | $3,850.00 | 09/26/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/08/2017 | $7,696.00 | 09/26/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed: a.) On or about May 3, 2017, the employer did not ensure maintenance employees were protected while changing a heater band on the 480V Sterling Blow Molding Press 21. Employees were required to replace the 480V heater band and did not wear the required face and head protection while verifying zero energy, exposing them to electrical shock and arc flash hazards.