Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100254 B04 IV Arc welding and cutting.
Inspection Nr: 1239734.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $7,605.00
Issuance Date: 09/06/2017
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/18/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/26/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/26/2017 | $7,605.00 | 09/18/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2017 | $12,675.00 | 09/18/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.254(b)(4)(iv): Terminals for welding leads were not protected from accidental contact by personnel or metal objects: On or about June 13, 2017, in the main plant at weld shop, employees were using numerous welders and the welding leads were not covered. The employees are welding various metals for bridge structures. Employee exposed to the hazard of an electrical shock. Welders with unprotected leads such as, but not limited too: a) Miller Welder is model MP -65E, serial HE781063 the written numbered #295. b) Miller Welder model MP-65E, the written number was #95 or (85)-477. c) Miller / Deltaweld 452, the written number on it was #258.