Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Conductors and equipment located in wet or damp locations were not identified for that environment: a) Northeast Corner of the Facility- On February 1, 2016, the employer failed to ensure all enclosures and fittings, in environments where they were exposed to liquids, vapors and/or a corrosive atmosphere, were identified for use in that type of operating environment. The conduit and switchgear in the northeast corner of the facility were not identified for the wet and damp location. b) Jessup Line- On February 1, 2016, the employer failed to ensure all enclosures, boxes, and fittings, in environments where they were exposed to liquids, vapors and/or a corrosive atmosphere, were identified for use in that type of operating environment. The outlet and conduit near the Scrubber Discharge Tank and Rectifier T-698 were not identified for the wet and damp location. c) Hand Line 2- On February 1, 2016, the employer failed to ensure all enclosures, boxes, and fittings, in environments where they were exposed to liquids, vapors and/or a corrosive atmosphere, were identified for use in that type of operating environment. The outlet and conduit above Tank 612 of Acid Copper were not identified for the wet and damp location. d) Strip Line- On or about Feb. 12, 2016, the employer failed to ensure all enclosures, boxes, and fittings, in environments where they were exposed to liquids, vapors and/or a corrosive atmosphere, were identified for use in that type of operating environment. The conduit running along the north side of the Strip Line enclosure was not identified for the wet and damp location. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records. Arlington Plating Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.303(b)(6), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 929496, citation number 1, item number 12(a) and was affirmed as a final order on July 16, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 600 S. Vermont Street in Palatine, Illinois.