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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 314059684
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/16/2011
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 08/31/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 09/20/2011
Final Order: 02/21/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/21/2012 | 09/16/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/31/2011 | $4,000.00 | 09/16/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to live electrical components. The employer failed to ensure that the employees were protected from contact with live electrical components in the maintenance building operating at voltages ranging from 120V to 240V. The live components include but are not limited to extension cords used to power portable equipment that were damaged and repaired with electrical tape; extension cord was showing signs of strain relief in that the insulated (Sheath) portion of the cord was pulled away from the plug creating a potential for direct strain on the electrical contacts. A power cord was run under and through a door opening. This power cord was carrying 240V to a Wire Feed Welder located outside the maintenance facility. The door was made of steel with a steel threshold. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: 1.Repairs to extension cords shall be done in accordance with Article 110-14(b) and retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord. Repairs shall only be done on No. 14 and larger conductors. Article 400-9 (National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70-National Electrical Code (NEC) 2011) 2.Do not run flexible cords through doorways or similar openings. Article 400-8 (NFPA 70-NEC 2011) 3.Develop and implement written procedures requiring that prompt corrective action is taken any time that an electrical issue is identified. 4.Develop and implement a disciplinary action program and procedures to ensure that employees report damage as it occurs and take action to ensure that the extension cords and flexible power cords are not abused/neglected. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photograph or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with citation.