Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100333 C02 Selection and use of work practices
Inspection Nr: 1048428.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/02/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/14/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/14/2015 | $0.00 | 10/02/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2015 | $0.00 | 10/02/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that only qualified persons were working on energized circuits and that qualified persons were familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment (PPE), insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools: a/ Inside of the Reclaim Department, the employer authorized "unqualified" employee(s) to work with testing equipment around live conductors belonging to the American Baler, m/n PAC4029-830, s/n 9327. The "unqualified" employee(s) were unable to identify any special precautionary techniques, the minimum level of PPE required, or for the need for insulating or shielding materials to include tools. This baler was electrically powered by 480 volts and 50 amperes.