Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 G01 IV A Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1160015.015
Citation: 02007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $10,974.00
Current Penalty: $7,621.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 12/14/2016
Final Order: 03/02/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/02/2018 | $7,621.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/16/2016 | $10,974.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2016 | $10,974.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: a) 421 E. 16th Street (Towel Department): A cord used to service a Malow Heavy Duty Tyer Machine was plugged into an extension cord. The employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was plugged directly into a permanent electrical fixture, thus exposing employees to an electrical hazard, on or about, 7/6/16. Brite Services, Inc. dba Star Laundry was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 641138, citation number 1, item number 32, and was affirmed as a final order on April 3, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 421 East 16th Street, Paterson, New Jersey.