Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260416 A01 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1617421.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $6,250.00
Current Penalty: $6,250.00
Issuance Date: 01/19/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/15/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/15/2023 | $6,250.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/19/2023 | $6,250.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1):Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means: a. Site- On or about August 24, 2022 an employee was not protected from electric shock and burns where the employer did not deenergize the 480-volt main switch gear where covers were removed and the employee was performing work inside the switch gear. The employee contacted exposed live parts operating at 480-volts and was electrocuted. b. Site- On or about August 8, 9, and 16, 2022 employees were not protected from electric shock and burns where the employer did not deenergize the 480-volt main switch gear and ASCO transfer switch while performing work inside the equipment.