Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100335 A01 V Safeguards for personnel protection.
Inspection Nr: 190551.015
Citation: 01006F
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/16/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/29/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/24/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/24/2012 | $0.00 | 07/16/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/29/2012 | $0.00 | 07/16/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006F Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees exposed to the danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face: a) NuCentury Textile Services, LLC, Toledo, Ohio: On or about January 31, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards, in that electrical protective equipment for the eyes and face was not worn by employees who accessed live electrical components. Due to a faulty disconnect switch, maintenance personnel accessed the inside of a control box (480 volts) to de-energize the #5 flatwork ironer, which was manufactured by The American Laundry Machinery Co. (Serial #128-M-3057). Employees were exposed to electrical hazards, such as such as but not limited to electrical shock, arc flash/blast, and electrocution.
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