Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100303 B02 General.
Inspection Nr: 989898.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/30/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $5,940.00
Current Penalty: $2,970.00
Issuance Date: 02/06/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 17
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 03/06/2015
Final Order: 10/15/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/15/2015 | $2,970.00 | 09/30/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/11/2015 | $5,940.00 | 03/12/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/06/2015 | $5,940.00 | 03/12/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A 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: The employer did not ensure that all electrical equipment was installed and used in accordance with its listing and labeling. Electrical junction boxes, which are intended to be mounted to a wall and wired with permanent conduit, were instead used with flexible wiring as drop down outlets. a) Kenworth Department- A junction box, near the Polishing Department screen, was used as a drop down outlet to power a Walco machine and industrial lighting. b) Polishing Department- A junction box was used as a drop down outlet to power a fan in the Polishing Department. c) Brackets Department- A junction box, located next to the supervisor's desk and pedestrian walkway, was used to power the supervisor's computer tower.