Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100334 A04 Use of equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1534207.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,901.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/23/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/20/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/06/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/06/2021 | $2,000.00 | 12/20/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/23/2021 | $3,901.00 | 12/20/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4): Portable electric equipment and flexible cords that was used in highly conductive work locations (such as those inundated with water or other conductive locations) or in job locations where employees were likely to contact water or conductive liquids were not approved for those locations: (a) Main building, stone fabrication area - On or about June 3, 2021 and June 22, 2021, the employer did not ensure that a relocatable power tap used by an employee to power a Makita PW5001 wet stone polisher was approved for use in the highly conductive (wet) work location, thereby exposing the employee to electrical shock and electrocution hazards.