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Standard Cited: 19100335 A01 I Safeguards for personnel protection.
Inspection Nr: 1367898.015
Citation: 01021
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/10/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $6,630.00
Current Penalty: $4,215.00
Issuance Date: 06/18/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/09/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/09/2019 | $4,215.00 | 07/10/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/18/2019 | $6,630.00 | 07/10/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 021 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed: Employees were required to perform live electrical work and/or voltage testing: a. On or about December 20, 2018, the maintenance supervisor performed cable connections on energized components inside an electrical supply panel for a 480V pump. b. On or about March 15, 2019, the maintenance supervisor performed voltage testing on a 120V control for an agitator motor in the quench cabinet. The employee did not use proper personal protective equipment consistent with safety-related work practices including the following, to protect against electrical shock and arc flash/blast injuries: 1) Rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors. 2) Arc-rated long-sleeve shirt and pants, or arc-rated coverall 3) Arc-rated flash suit hood, or arc-rated face shield and balaclava 4) Hearing protection (canal inserts) Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 1903.19(d).