Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100334 A02 II Use of equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1381046.015
Citation: 03005
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $29,172.00
Current Penalty: $1,250.00
Issuance Date: 08/22/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/20/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date: 09/16/2019
Final Order: 09/04/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/04/2020 | $1,250.00 | 09/20/2019 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/02/2020 | $29,172.00 | 09/20/2019 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/22/2019 | $29,172.00 | 09/20/2019 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service, and no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made. (a) On or about February 26, 2019, the employer did not remove a damaged extension cord with a missing ground pin from service that was powering a Dewalt angle grinder located at grinding station #10. (b) On or about February 26, 2019, the employer did not remove a Dewalt 4.5 inch angle grinder from service that had a damaged cord located at grinding station #10. Koller Industries was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1106600, citation number two, item number four, and was affirmed as final order on April 19, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 1191 County Road B. Niagara, WI 54151.