Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100334 A02 II Use of equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1047033.015
Citation: 03001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity:
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/15/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/15/2015 | $0.00 | Other | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2015 | $0.00 | Other |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service. The employer does not ensure that damaged electrical cords are removed from service. This violation was observed on or about March 17, 2015, at the sectional area where employees operate a fan connected to a damaged extension cord without taking out of service. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within 10 (ten) 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 portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) that are found to be defective or damaged are removed from service and not used until necessary repairs have been completed.