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Standard Cited: 19100303 G01 General.
Inspection Nr: 1577047.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,116.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 05/11/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 08/02/2022
Final Order: 03/27/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/27/2023 | $14,502.00 | 05/11/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/02/2022 | $9,116.00 | 08/12/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2022 | $9,116.00 | 08/12/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: a. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about March 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure that access to the 480-volt electrical panel associated with x-ray 21, was maintained. The area in front of the electrical equipment was blocked by the equipment's control station staged directly in front of the panel, hindering/preventing an employee's ability to access the equipment in the event of an emergency or perform work on the panels as needed. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.