Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100334 A02 II Use of equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1589630.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/01/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $2,486.00
Current Penalty: $1,750.00
Issuance Date: 10/05/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/02/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/02/2022 | $1,750.00 | 11/01/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/05/2022 | $2,486.00 | 11/01/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 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 and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made: a) 72-inch Steel Slitter Line, Portable Hydraulic Unit used at Re-coiler drum: On or about 04/13/2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical/burn hazards, in that energized flexible cords used to provide power to the hydraulic unit had torn and frayed wires, missing ground pin and improperly repaired casing with masking tape used for repairs. The employer failed to remove these cords from service until repaired.