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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 J04 V Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1601440.015
Citation: 01006C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/30/2022
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 53
Abatement Date: 01/02/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/21/2022 | $0.00 | 01/02/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/30/2022 | $0.00 | 12/19/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(4)(v): The disconnecting means was not readily accessible: (a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Lower Engine Room - On or about July 13, 2022, the three electrical disconnect switches for the glycol motors were not readily accessible to employees due to employees needing to step over ammonia system pipes and glycol system motors with exposed rotating shafts, employees were exposed to caught in and electrical hazards. (b) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Lower Engine Room - On or about July 13, 2022, the knife switch disconnect for Condenser #1 next to the water surge tank was not readily accessible due to pipes and stored materials obstructed access and being located through a doorway that is not easily accessible. Employees were exposed to caught in hazards if attempting to access the disconnect switch and electrical hazards if the employee needs the electricity disconnected in the case of an emergency while working on Condenser #1. (c) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Mix Area - On or about July 14, 2022, the 9 knife switch disconnects for the blender and pumps in the mix area were not readily accessible as they were elevated to a height that would require the use of a ladder or other means to access, exposing employees to electrical and caught in hazards. (d) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Washdown Room EMS - On or about July 19, 2022, the 8 knife switch disconnects for the Blender, PP 404, AG 300B, AG 300A, AG 200B, AG 200A, AG 100A, CP 506, were not readily accessible as they were elevated to a height that would require the use of a ladder or other means to access them, exposing employees to electrical and caught in hazards. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.