Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100254 B04 IV Arc welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1192347.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,149.00
Current Penalty: $2,444.70
Issuance Date: 02/27/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/16/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/23/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/23/2017 | $2,444.70 | 03/16/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2017 | $8,149.00 | 03/16/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.254(b)(4)(iv): Terminals for welding leads were not protected from accidental contact by personnel or metal objects: The employer is failing to protect the welder from electrical shock hazards. This was most recently documented on 11/17/16 at the establishment in the Welding Room located at 15 SW. 40 Ave in Great Bend KS. An employee was exposed to electrical shock hazards in that the terminals were not covered to keep the welder from coming in contact with the terminal connections on the Idealarc 250 Stick Welder, SN-661381.