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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 122375512
Citation: 02050
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 08/17/1996 X
Initial Penalty: $40,000.00
Current Penalty: $20,800.00
Issuance Date: 07/12/1996
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0112900
Contest Date: 07/23/1996
Final Order: 08/18/1997
Emphasis: X
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/18/1997 | $20,800.00 | 08/17/1996 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/12/1996 | $40,000.00 | 08/17/1996 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 050 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 housed in trailer #5 were exposed to the hazards of fire, smoke inhalation, electric shock and electrocution: a)Bathroom - The two-bulb light fixture was not provided with strain relief. b)East Bedroom - The two-bulb light fixture was not provided with strain relief. c)Kitchen - The two-bulb light fixture, which was missing a light bulb and mounted on the ceiling, was not covered or protected with an approved globe or enclosure. During rainy weather, water accumulates in the light fixture. d)Trailer #5, East Bedroom - The #4 fuse holder, on the electric fuse panel, was broken out and a screw was utilized to complete the circuit. No over-current protection was provided. Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement would be to provide electrical installations which are in compliance with the National Electrical Code.