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Standard Cited: 19100305 G01 IV A Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.
Inspection Nr: 1695679.015
Citation: 01016B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/27/2024
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/28/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date: 03/21/2024
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/22/2024 | $0.00 | 03/27/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2024 | $0.00 | 03/27/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 016B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. At an establishment located at 5215 Mill Road in Laona, Wisconsin; (a) On or about September 5, 2023, in Plant A, the employer used flexible cords as a substitute for fixed wiring to power five foot pedals and a palm button used to advance the six Nesting conveyors. Each of the controls for the conveyors were plugged into an extension cord to reach an outlet, exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards. (b) On or about September 12, 2023, in Plant B near the Leadermac Speedmac 523 machine feed table, the employer used a flexible cord as a substitute for fixed wiring to power a Chung Yuan Electric Co., Ltd, 9-inch, high velocity fan, exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.