Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100305 G01 IV A Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1167019.015
Citation: 01020
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/10/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $2,850.00
Current Penalty: $1,700.00
Issuance Date: 10/26/2016
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/10/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/10/2016 | $1,700.00 | 11/10/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/26/2016 | $2,850.00 | 11/10/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 020 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical hazards associated with unsafe electrical work practices in a grain handling facility. The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees operating equipment plugged into a portable power tap that is plugged into a temporary flexible cord in lieu of permanent wiring. Instances include but are not limited to: i. The printer for the scale/pallet wrapper is plugged into the portable power tap. ii. The scale/pallet wrapper is plugged into the portable power tap. iii. The monitor for the scale/pallet wrapper is plugged into the portable power tap.