Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100334 A02 I Use of equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1404598.015
Citation: 01014
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,978.00
Current Penalty: $1,818.56
Issuance Date: 09/06/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/30/2019
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/30/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/30/2019 | $1,818.56 | 09/30/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2019 | $3,978.00 | 09/30/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket): The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical shock hazards associated with warehouse operations. This was most recently documented on or about 05/31/2019 at the Shamrock Tire & Auto Service, Inc. dba Tire Dealers Wholesale facility located at 3003 S. Broadway St. Wichita, Kansas 67216. The employee used a DeWalt saw for cutting foam to be recycled with damage to the outer jacket and deformation of the cord.