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Standard Cited: 19100334 A02 II Use of equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1417910.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,031.00
Current Penalty: $1,516.00
Issuance Date: 12/20/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 01/14/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/07/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/07/2020 | $1,516.00 | 01/14/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/2019 | $3,031.00 | 01/14/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service, and no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made. On or about 24 July 2019, a flexible power cord that was attached to the pedestal grinder located in Section #2 of the facility had splicing and/or were covered with tape, masking repairs, and there was evidence of the outer insulation jacket being pinched. This exposed employees to arcing and electrical fires. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)