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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100303 G01 General.
Inspection Nr: 1306365.015
Citation: 02003B
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $50,815.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/26/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 06/03/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 10/12/2018
Final Order: 04/18/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/18/2019 | $0.00 | 06/03/2019 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/15/2018 | $50,815.00 | 10/02/2018 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/26/2018 | $50,815.00 | 10/02/2018 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. On or about 2 May 2018, and at times prior thereto, within the Tuscany Way facility, two sets of four disconnect switches that provide power for battery chargers and an electric hoist had materials stored in front, preventing safe and ready access to shutdown electrical equipment in the event of a fire or electrical contact, exposing the employees to hazards such as, but not limited to, trips, fire, and electrical shock. The United States Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1020590, citation number 01, item number 04 and was affirmed as a final order on May 13, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 190 Fiberloid Street, Springfield, MA 01151 (Springfield Network Distribution Center).