Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100303 B07 I General.
Inspection Nr: 1650373.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $8,595.00
Current Penalty: $4,297.50
Issuance Date: 07/11/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/01/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/01/2023 | $4,297.50 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/11/2023 | $8,595.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment. a. On or about February 13, 2023, and at times prior, there was an unused opening in the side of the 100 Amp, 600 Volt AC/DC underhung crane disconnect heavy duty safety switch box in the Receiving Area that was not effectively closed. Employees operated the disconnect switch to turn the crane off and on before and after use and were thereby exposed to contact with electrical hazards.