Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100303 B01 General.
Inspection Nr: 1017962.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/23/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 04/16/2015
Final Order: 02/19/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/19/2016 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/16/2015 | $5,500.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/23/2015 | $5,500.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) Carrier Case 85 - The employer failed to ensure that all pieces of electrical equipment, such as the black extension cord with yellow plug ends running behind Carrier Case 85, were free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm. The female end of this cord showed exterior signs of damage to both the outer casing of the plug with evidence of missing plastic and burns, as well as, to the "hot" prong receptacle. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.