Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100334 A04 Use of equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1151844.015
Citation: 01006C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/01/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/31/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1400
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 11/16/2016
Final Order: 05/10/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/10/2017 | $0.00 | 06/01/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/16/2016 | $12,471.00 | 11/28/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/31/2016 | $12,471.00 | 11/28/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4): Conductive work locations. Portable electric equipment and flexible cords used in highly conductive work locations (such a those inundated with water or other conductive liquids), or in job locations where employees are likely to contact water or conductive liquids, shall be approved for those locations. (a) On or about May 24, 2016, there was a standard podium fan standing in water, with its 110-VAC power cord running through water to reach an outlet on Post K-52, thereby exposing employees working in the area to electrical hazards.