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Standard Cited: 19100335 A01 I Safeguards for personnel protection.
Inspection Nr: 1249131.015
Citation: 01007A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/31/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $4,527.00
Issuance Date: 01/08/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/24/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/24/2018 | $4,527.00 | 01/31/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/08/2018 | $9,054.00 | 01/23/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed. The employer failed to provide electrical protective equipment for the employees to use when they were assigned tasks in areas where they have the potential to come into contact with energized equipment. On or about 10 July 2017 and on dates prior, an employee was required to work live on electrical equipment up to 480 volts. The employee was required to gain access to the 480 volt control panel for the Blow Press #124 and perform voltage testing. Employees did not wear appropriate electrical protective equipment, including but not limited to the following, to protect against electrical shock injuries: a) Rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors. b) Arc-Rated clothing such as arc-rated long-sleeve shirt and pants, or arc-rated coverall. c) Hearing protection (canal inserts). d) Arc-Rated flash suit, hood or balaclava. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).