Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 G01 IV A Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1298240.015
Citation: 01018C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/16/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/05/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 09/18/2018
Final Order: 08/07/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/07/2019 | $0.00 | 09/05/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/19/2018 | $0.00 | 09/05/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/16/2018 | $0.00 | 09/05/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 018C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used: 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; a. On or about February 28, 2018, located in the Maintenance Shop, there was a box fan that was used as an exhaust for heat from the boiler room to the maintenance shop that had its flexible cord that was used as a substitute for fixed wiring, thereby exposing the employees to a fire hazard.