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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 G01 IV A Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
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Inspection Nr: 1641975.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $44,645.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/04/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0420100
Contest Date: 05/25/2023
Final Order: 05/02/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/02/2024 | $0.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/03/2023 | $44,645.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/04/2023 | $44,645.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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:(a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY EQUIPMENT AND CONDITION(S))(STATE HAZARD(S) TO EMPLOYEE(S)) a) On or about 1-5-2023, the portable mail cabinet employees use in the Harned Post Office had an energized flexible extension cord powering the lighting exposing workers to an electrical hazard. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1413233, citation number 1, item number -a and was affirmed as a final order on 10-9-2019, with respect to a workplace located at 13758 US HWY 8, Tripoli, WI 54564. The U.S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1581592, citation number 1, item number -a and was affirmed as a final order on 04-18-2022, with respect to a workplace located at 24760 South Main Street, Carson, CA 90745.