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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 122375512
Citation: 02069
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: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
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: 069 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 #18 were exposed to the hazards of fire, smoke inhalation, electric shock and electrocution: a)East Bedroom - The two-bulb light fixture, which was missing a light bulb, fixture had a broken mounting bracket and the light bulb and assembly was not provided with strain relief. b)Bathroom - The electrical outlet, which was mounted above the counter-top, contained an open neutral. c)The Philco refrigerator was not grounded, and the outside frame of the refrigerator contained 39 volts. Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement would be to provide electrical installations which are in compliance with the National Electrical Code.