OSHA Inspection: SERVPRO

Issued

2021-03-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $3277.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i):Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of  possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  On or about 11/09/2020,  at the northwest bay area  inside the warehouse,  employees  were exposed  to electrical hazards such as , but not limited to burns, as a result of not inspecting  damaged cords  that include a 25', 14 gauge cord and a 25 ' 12 gauge cord.  The employees were not  inspected prior to use.

Issued

2021-03-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(ii):There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  1.  On or about 11/13/2020,  in the warehouse area on the H2O Truck, 25' , 12 gauge cord  with  damage to the outer sheathing, exposing employees to electrical hazards  to include, but not limited to,  burn injuries.  The  damaged cord had not been removed from service.    2.  On or about 11/13/2020, in the warehouse at the north west bay area a 25' , 14 gauge cord that had a ground prong missing, exposing employees to electrical hazards to include,  but not limited to, burn injuries.  The damaged cord had not been removed from service.