Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 G01 IV Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1579759.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/28/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $12,430.00
Current Penalty: $12,430.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/22/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/22/2022 | $12,430.00 | 07/28/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2022 | $12,430.00 | 07/28/2022 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph, and were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: a) On or about February 23, 2022, and at times prior, the underhung hoists in the spray foam room were plugged into extension cords that were tied together and then routed over ceiling pipes, and back down behind the curing oven where there was an available outlet in lieu of permanent wiring. This exposed employees to electrical shock and fire hazards. b) On or about March 11, 2022, and at times prior, the air filtration system attached to the oven curing system in the spray foam room was plugged into an extension cord that was then routed to the electrical outlet in lieu of permanent wiring. This exposed employees to electrical shock and fire hazards. Elkhart Plastics LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.305(g)(1)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1514126, citation number 1 item number 2b, and was affirmed as a final order on April 5, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 8257 Blakeland Drive Littleton, CO.
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