Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 G01 IV A Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1558914.015
Citation: 01014B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/03/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2022 | $0.00 | 05/03/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2022 | $0.00 | 05/03/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: Crane Shop: On or about October 28, 2021, employees were exposed to 2nd or 3rd degree burns and electrical shock hazards because the employer was using flexible cords as a substitute for fixed wiring in the following instances: 1) In the Crane Shop: the two outlet receptacle box had a yellow extension cord coming out of it and being used as fixed wiring. The outlet box was being used to power a portable drill charging station. 2) In the Crane Shop: a yellow extension cord coming out of a light switch box located near the entrance doorway was being used as fixed wiring.