Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100333 A Selection and use of work practices
Inspection Nr: 1560825.015
Citation: 01009A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,256.00
Current Penalty: $5,128.00
Issuance Date: 03/22/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 04/27/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/21/2022 | $5,128.00 | 04/27/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/22/2022 | $10,256.00 | 03/31/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.333(a):Safety-related work practices were not employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work was performed near or on equipment or circuits which were or could be energized: a. Pinnacle Industrial Enterprises, Inc. - Bowling Green, Ohio: On or about October 20, 2021, the employer did not develop and implement electrical safety related work practices which cover employees exposed to live electrical conductors while performing work. Employees responsible for verifying the presence of power within 480-volt electrical distribution panels were exposed to electrical hazards in that safe work practices were not employed to prevent electrical shock or other injuries when employees performed the electrical test. 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.