Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 B01 II Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1179460.015
Citation: 01014
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $12,675.00
Issuance Date: 03/14/2017
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 150
Abatement Date: 04/03/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 04/03/2017
Final Order: 03/19/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/19/2018 | $12,675.00 | 04/03/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/10/2017 | $9,959.00 | 04/03/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2017 | $9,959.00 | 04/03/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed: a. In the maintenance shop, the 480 VAC disconnect box on the west wall had an unused opening at the base of the box, thereby exposing employees to an electrical fire hazard. b. The andon light on the 2nd floor catwalk over C7009 junction box had an unused opening with dust accumulation inside, thereby exposing employees to an electrical fire hazard. c. The folder trolley on the 3rd floor catwalk over C7009 the control box for the press had an unused opening, thereby exposing employees to an electrical fire hazard. d. On Press C7008 there was an unused opening on the infeed control panel, thereby exposing employees to an electrical fire hazard. e. In the southwest corner of the building along the emergency exit route, there were three live conductors protruding from the 480VAC run of conduit, thereby exposing employees to an electrical hazard. f. In the southwest corner of the building along the emergency exit route, there was a section of rigid conduit with exposed live wires. The wires had been tucked back into the conduit, but the looped ends of the live wires were still exposed, thereby exposing employees to an electrical hazard.