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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 18018440
Citation: 02004A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 08/18/1997
Nr Instances: 9
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 09/01/1998
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 09/05/1997
Final Order: 09/29/1998
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis: X
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/29/1998 | 09/01/1998 | Willful | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/18/1997 | $70,000.00 | 09/20/1997 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 004A Hazard: ELECTRIC
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: a.Dining room - The outlet on the west wall that the microwave and refrigerator were plugged into had no cover, exposing live parts. b.Kitchen - Three outlets had no path to ground. c.Basement - There was no cover on the light switch mounted on the wall. The floor below the switch was wet. d.Basement - There were exposed live wires in the ceiling, 80 inches above the floor. e.Basement - The outlet cover above the sump pump was pulled back, exposing live wires. f.Basement - The breaker box on the east wall was open, exposing live wires and parts. g.Basement - The outlet on the south wall, used for the extension cord on the sump pump, had no cover. h.Attic - There was no cover on the light switch on the stairway. i.Back bedroom - There was no cover on the light switch. Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement would be to provide electrical installations which are in compliance with the National Electrical Code. Abatement certification and documentation are required.tion