Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260403 B02 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1643405.015
Citation: 03002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $17,679.00
Current Penalty: $17,679.00
Issuance Date: 07/05/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 07/13/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0936300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/28/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/05/2023 | $17,679.00 | 07/13/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions in the listing, labeling or certification: The employer does not ensure electrical equipment is used or installed in accordance with the listing or labeling instructions. This violation was discovered on or about January 9, 2023; in the rebar shack, where a receptacle box designed to be installed in a wall was attached to the end of a flexible cord and used as an extension cord to provide power to the chop saw. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the requirement, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure electrical equipment is used or installed in accordance with the listing or labeling instructions. Paramount Builders, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1602722, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on 10/31/2022, with respect to a workplace located at Paramount Building 2 Fagaima Industrial Site.