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Standard Cited: 19100305 G01 IV A Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1145409.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,413.00
Current Penalty: $4,265.00
Issuance Date: 11/04/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/02/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/02/2016 | $4,265.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/04/2016 | $6,413.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: Santec Inc./Linden, NJ- Production Area/Section #2: Flexible cords (Extension cords) were being used in lieu of permanent hard wiring to power equipment, exposing employees to electrical fire hazards: a) Extension cord was plugged into another extension cord, secured to the wall and was used to power Relocatable Power Tap b) Extension cord was secured to the wall and went up to the ceiling. It was then plugged into another extension cord which provided power to Relocatable Power Tap and a light. Condition observed on or about May 5, 2016.