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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260405 G02 IV Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1538844.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,873.00
Current Penalty: $6,565.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/04/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 01/11/2022
Final Order: 08/26/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/06/2023 | $12,873.00 | 01/04/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/26/2022 | $6,565.00 | 01/04/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2021 | $12,873.00 | 01/04/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv):Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: (a)The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on August 25, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. In the hallway area leading to a break room area there was a flexible cord that was suspended by another flexible cord. The two cords were tied together, creating stress on the flexible cord connector on each side. Employees working in the Shankman building were using flexible cords to power a refrigerator and microwave. (b)The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards when flexible cords were not provided strain relief. This was most recently documented on August 25, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. In the hallway area leading to a break room area there was a flexible cord that was suspended by another flexible cord. There was a flexible cord that was providing power to a refrigerator and a microwave that was hanging from a higher location, creating stress on the flexible cord connector. Employees working in the Shankman building were using flexible cords to power a refrigerator and microwave.