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Standard Cited: 19100305 G01 IVA Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 311220016
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $2,125.00
Current Penalty: $1,750.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/2010
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/24/2010
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date: 03/15/2010
Final Order: 03/02/2011
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/02/2011 | $1,750.00 | 02/24/2010 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2010 | $2,125.00 | 02/24/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)[A] Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: (a) On or about November 3, 2009 and at times prior thereto, ExxonMobil Billings Refinery, 700 ExxonMobil Road, Billings, MT, ran a flexible cord through a wall near the southeast corner of the mechanical shop to recharge a Tennant sweeper battery using 115 volt power. The cord was also used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of the mechanical shop building. Employees were subject to electrical shock or electrocution hazards. One feasible means of abatement would be to install permanent electrical receptacles to power the electrical equipment in accordance with the most current edition of the National Electrical Code. (b) On or about November 3, 2009 and at times prior thereto, ExxonMobil Billings Refinery, Company, 700 ExxonMobil Road, Billings, MT, ran a flexible cord through a wall near the southeast corner of the mechanical shop to connect a 115 volt relocatable power tap. Such power tap provided power for an oxygen analyzer and other electrical equipment. The flexible cord was being used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of the mechanical shop building. Employees were subject to electrical shock or electrocution hazards. One feasible means of abatement would be to install permanent electrical receptacles to power the electrical equipment in accordance with the most current edition of the National Electrical Code.