Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 B01 I Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 451379.015
Citation: 01058
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $5,500.00
Issuance Date: 11/26/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 12/12/2012
Final Order: 03/10/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/13/2014 | $5,500.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/19/2012 | $5,500.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/26/2012 | $5,500.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 058 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings shall be protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter shall be effectively closed: a. On the May 30, 2012, in the control room of the phosphites plant, there was a junction box with a conductor entering an opening. The conductor was not protected from abrasion, and was not provided strain relief protection. b. On August 23, 2012, in the building #6 1P chlorination behind 2 BC vaporizer, the conduit had been damaged resulting in exposed energized conductors under stress and exposed to abrasion. Employees pass this area to check equipment and work on the motor powered by the electrical power supply that was exposed by the damaged conduit.