Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 J02 IV Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1670296.015
Citation: 02006N
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,813.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 60
Abatement Date: 09/20/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date: 12/05/2023
Final Order: 06/20/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/20/2024 | $0.00 | 09/20/2024 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/18/2023 | $7,813.00 | 12/01/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2023 | $7,813.00 | 12/01/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 006N Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location: On or about May 15, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards in the following instances. a) In Department #3 Extrusion Department and on the outside wall of the employee breakroom, the Halsey Taylor water fountain (Model No. & Serial No. unknown) was directly in front of and plugged into an electrical two-outlet receptacle junction box that was not ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protected. b) In Department #1 Machine Shop Building, the Halsey Taylor water fountain (Model No. S500 5EQ 1N Serial No. 190440882) was directly above and plugged into an electrical two-outlet receptacle junction box that was not GFCI protected. c) In Department #7 Screw Machine Building, the Safety Kleen Model 81 Agitating Parts Washer was directly in front of and plugged into an electrical four-outlet receptacle junction box that was not GFCI protected.