Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 G02 III Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1364908.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,115.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/06/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/28/2019
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/28/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/28/2019 | $2,500.00 | 06/28/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/06/2019 | $5,115.00 | 06/28/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: Employees were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards. Employees engaged in housekeeping and grain handling activities in the elevator West side tunnel by the sump pump were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards in that the plug-in to the outlet to power the sump pump was loose at the end connection, thus exposing energized wires. There was no strain relief to ensure effective electrical continuity contact. 29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.