Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 G01 IV A Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1051081.015
Citation: 02004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 13
Abatement Date: 06/01/2015
Gravity:
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/02/2015
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/02/2015 | $0.00 | 06/01/2015 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2015 | $0.00 | 06/01/2015 | Other |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 004 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: The employer uses flexible cords and/or cables as a substitute for fixed wiring. a. This violation was observed on or about April 1, 2015, where an employee was operated a Lincoln Sub-Arc welder with an electrical outlet box attached to the frame without the cord not being used as fixed wiring. b. This violation was observed on or about April 1, 2015, where employees were allowed to operate an electrical switch wired to an electrical cord without the cord not being used as fixed wiring. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords and/or cables are not used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.