Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1421854.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/13/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $11,934.00
Issuance Date: 12/11/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 12/31/2019
Final Order: 01/04/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 01/04/2021 | $11,934.00 | 05/13/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/10/2020 | $11,934.00 | 12/26/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/11/2019 | $11,934.00 | 12/26/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section S(a)(l): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the following hazards: electrical hazards while using a plastic welder and extension cord. a. On or before August 8, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical contact hazards by removing an extension cord that was missing the ground prong and had damage to the outer sheathing. b. On or before August 8, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical contact hazards by removing a cord and plug-connected plastic welder that had damage to the cord.