Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100334 A02 I Use of equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1254160.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $8,315.00
Current Penalty: $4,989.00
Issuance Date: 01/08/2018
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/24/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 8870
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/24/2018 | $4,989.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/08/2018 | $8,315.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket): Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards associated with cord a plug equipment. In the facility there were several instances where cord and plug equipment was missing a ground pin. a) In the ramp and carrier area a portable pedestal fan was in use and was missing its ground pin. b) In the shipping area a portable fan was in use and was missing its ground pin. b) In the fabrication area portable hand grinder was in use and was missing its ground pin.