Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 B01 II Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1037332.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $20,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/30/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/31/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/20/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/20/2015 | $7,000.00 | 07/31/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/30/2015 | $20,000.00 | 07/31/2015 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed. On or about February 9, 2015 and in times prior thereto, the following equipment had open holes, exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock: a. Four 1 inch holes were on top of a 120 VAC breaker box, located in front of clothes changing area. b. Two 1 inch holes under a 120 VAC breaker panel I2 with a fourplex attached, located in the pail bay. c. Two breaker slots were open on a large 480 VAC panel, located in the switch gear room. The B-Way Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 959843, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on August 13, 2014 with respect to a workplace located at 1591 N. Harvey Mitchell Parkway, Bryan, TX 77803.