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Standard Cited: 19100303 B02 General.
Inspection Nr: 1013559.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/30/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,200.00
Issuance Date: 05/28/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 25
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/17/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/17/2015 | $3,200.00 | 07/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/28/2015 | $4,900.00 | 06/19/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: Employees working in building #2 performing welding, cutting, grinding, painting, and cleaning of railcars were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards. The following items were wired on site and used inappropriately: a) A 480 volt AC open element portable electric heater was used to heat up the shed for the railcar wash out. The open element heater was rewired so it could be plugged into a Class 1 Division 1 electrical connection; b) A 480 volt AC open element portable electric heater was stored in the northwest corner of building #2 near the electrical panels. The open element heater was rewired so it could be plugged into a Class 1 Division 1 electrical connection; c) A 480 volt AC open element heater was hard wired with a flexible cord to an electrical disconnect near the air compressors.