R.F. Higginbotham, Inc. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration osha.gov

Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100254 C02 V Arc welding and cutting.

Inspection Nr: 1720844.015

Citation: 01015

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $4,610.00

Current Penalty: $1,152.50

Issuance Date: 07/09/2024

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Abatement Date: 08/02/2024

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0625400

Contest Date:

Final Order: 08/27/2024

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	08/27/2024	$1,152.50	08/02/2024	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	07/09/2024	$4,610.00	08/02/2024	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 015 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.254(c)(2)(v):All ground connections were not checked to determine that they were mechanically strong and electrically adequate for the required welding current: On or about January 9, 2024, in the welding shed area; employees used a welding machine grounding clamp that was rusted through with a damaged grounding wire, exposing employees to electrical hazards

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