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Standard Cited: 19100304 B03 II C 3 Wiring design and protection.
Inspection Nr: 1301935.015
Citation: 01011B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,956.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/15/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/11/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 09/12/2018
Final Order: 05/12/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/12/2019 | $0.00 | 09/11/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/25/2018 | $2,956.00 | 09/11/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/15/2018 | $2,956.00 | 09/11/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(C)(3): Each cord set, attachment cap, plug, and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, was not visually inspected before each day use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage: On or before March 15, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that employees conducted visual inspection of any equipment and/or lighting that was connected by cord and plug. The equipment includes but is not limited to the following: a. The cord and plug end of the (Rice Lake) scale unit located adjacent to the loading dock was broken, exposing the internal wires. b. The portable lights used to illuminate the scale station area, located adjacent to the loading dock was jerry rigged with an extension cord. The cord and plug end was damaged, and potential exposed employees to an electrical hazard.