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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 L08 V Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1486468.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $8,771.10
Issuance Date: 10/09/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/05/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/05/2020 | $8,771.10 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/09/2020 | $13,494.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(l)(8)(v): The employer shall ensure that each employee exposed to hazards from electric arcs wears protective clothing and other protective equipment with an arc rating greater than or equal to the heat energy estimated under paragraph (l)(8)(ii) of this section whenever that estimate exceeds 2.0 cal/cm2. This protective equipment shall cover the employee's entire body. a. On or about August 3, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees utilized adequate personal protective equipment while performing troubleshooting and repair work on an energized 4,000 volt breaker, Pulverizer & Pulverizer Fan No. 6, thereby exposing employees to arc flash and blast hazards.