OSHA Inspection: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, HOOVER DAM

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Jan 11, 2013

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Feb 1, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9):  Every floor hole into which persons cannot accidentally walk (on account of fixed machinery, equipment, or walls) were not protected by a cover that leaves no openings more than 1 inch wide. The cover must be securely held in place to prevent tools or materials from falling through.    (a)  Hoover Dam, Hydro Electric Power Plant, first floor welding shop area, there was a 5.25 x 6 inch hole in the walking surface area that was not covered.  Tools or materials could fall and strike employees working 6 - 8 feet below in lower sump level.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Feb 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):  Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards: Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    (a)  Hoover Dam, Hydro Electric Power Plant, south end of the welding shop, a working platform was approximately 10 feet high and guardrails were missing at both ends of the platform.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Aug 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.36(b)(1):  At least two exit routes were not available in a workplace to permit prompt evacuation of employees and other building occupants during an emergency.  (a)  Hoover Dam, Hydro Electric Power Plant, there is only one designated exit route for the evacuation of employees and other building occupants during an emergency.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

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Feb 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1):   Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge.  (a) Throughout the Hoover Dam electric power plant, card readers or push button devices are needed to get through the exit route doors and gates which could restrict emergency use of the exit if a key card is lost and/or doors fail to open.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

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Aug 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.36(e)(2):   The door that connects any room to an exit route did not swing out in the direction of exit travel, the room is designed to be occupied by more than 50 people or if the room is a high hazard area (i.e., contains contents that are likely to burn with extreme rapidity or explode).  (a)  Hoover Dam, Hydro Electric Power Plant, including but not limited to the third floor exit route door swings inward.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):   Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  (a)  Hoover Dam Hydro Electric Power Plant cable gallery break room, there is no sign reading "EXIT".

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

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Jan 16, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5):   Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  (a)  Hoover Dam Hydro Electric Power Plant cable gallery break room, door leading to the crane and vacuum storage was not marked "NOT AN EXIT".

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4):  Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent.  (a)  Hoover Dam Hydro Electric Power Plant:  The exit discharge is located on the third floor and signs are not posted in the stairwell or passageways for floors one through eight indicating the direction of travel to the exit.  Employees could become confused should the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge become not immediately apparent during an emergency.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Feb 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6):   Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  (a) Hoover Dam, Warehouse BLDG. 310, receiving and storage, the rear exit sign was neither illuminated, self-luminous, nor electroluminescent.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii):   When the operator of an industrial truck was dismounted and within 25 feet of the truck still in his view, the load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls neutralized, and the brakes set to prevent movement    (a)  Hoover Dam, Hydro Electric Power Plant, welding shop, the Hyster forklift was left unattended with a suspended load of pipe approximately six feet above the floor.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

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Jan 16, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.184(d):   Damaged or defective sling(s) were not immediately removed from service:    (a)  Hoover Dam Hydro Electric Shop, welding shop, a yellow web sling showing red fibers was available for use.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

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Aug 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):   One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.  (a)  Hoover Dam Hydro Electric Power Plant, Maintenance/Machine Shop: Equipment such as, but not limited to, the Dayton drill press and the American 42 inch lathe did not have chuck guards to protect employees from flying pieces and chips or to protect limbs from becoming caught-in and/or amputated.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Aug 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):   Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).  (a)  Hoover Dam Hydro Electric Power Plant, Maintenance shop, employees were exposed to the hazard of amputation while using an unguarded Scotchman Ironworker model 6509 M, serial number 2599S986.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

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Feb 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3):   Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure.    (a)  Hoover Dam warehouse carpenter shop, the drill press and the table saw were not provided with anti-restart control. 29 CFR 1910.137(b)(1):   Electrical protective equipment in use by or available for use by employees was not maintained in a safe, reliable condition.    (a)  Hoover Dam Hydro Electric Power Plant, tool room, electrical insulation protection of the rachet head used for energized work was broken and available for use.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Feb 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3):   Each ripsaw(s) was not provided with non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator.     (a)  Hoover Dam warehouse carpenter shop, the Dayton 10 inch table saw was not provided with anti-kickback fingers for operator protection.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1):   Radial saw(s) were not provided with an upper hood that completely enclosed the upper portion of the blade down to a point including the end of the saw arbor, and the sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade were not guarded.  The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade was not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of the stock and remain in contact with stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed.    (a) Hoover Dam warehouse carpenter shop, the Delta radial arm saw did not have the lower portion of the blade guarded.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch.    (a) Hoover Dam first floor welding shop area, a bench mounted grinder did not have its work rest adjusted to one eight inch or less to prevent work from being jammed between the wheel and the work rest.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(3):  Bench and/or floor stand grinding machinery had angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard(s) which exceeded 125 degrees where the work required contact with the wheel below the horizontal plane of the bench grinder.  The angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guards used on machines known as bench and floor stands exceeded 90 degrees or one-fourth of the periphery. The exposure exceeded more than 65 degrees above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle.    (a)  Hoover Dam Hydro Electric Power Plant, Maintenance shop, the bench grinder's angular exposure of the grinding wheel was approximately 110 degrees.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):   The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.    (a) Hoover Dam welding shop, the Wissota bench grinder left wheel did not have a tongue guard and the right wheel tongue guard was more than one fourth inch, and in the maintenance shop area, the Thor, 8" bench grinder did not have a tongue guard for employee protection.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Feb 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii):   Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not required to wear appropriate goggles, to protect them from the rays when noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields were not used.    (a) Hoover Dam first floor welding shop; employees passing throught the welding shop and/or working adjacent to arc welding oprations were not protected from ultraviolet and infrared radiation.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3):   Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132.    (a) Hoover Dam Hydro-Electric Power Plant, welding shop, the welder(s) did not wear appropriate personal protective clothing during welding operations.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):   Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.    (a) Hoover Dam maintenance shop, the Kearney and Trecker milling machine and the Scotchman Ironworker machine had torn insulation on their power cords and bare copper wires were showing.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Feb 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):  Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions.    (a) Hoover Dam Shooting Range, conductors entering the target junction boxes were laying unprotected on the sharp metal edges of the juction box.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

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Feb 1, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):   Prohibited use of flexible cords and/or cables:  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.    (a) Hoover Dam Warehouse Mechanic Shop, a flexible cord used for temporary wiring was used as a substitute for fixed wiring of the clothes washer.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B):   Prohibited use of flexible cords and/or cables:  Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors.    (a) Hoover Dam Warehouse compressor room, flexible cords used for temporary wiring were run through holes in walls.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C):   Prohibited use of flexible cords and/or cables:  Flexible cords and cables were run through doorways, windows, or similar openings.    (a) Hoover Dam cable gallery break room area, a flexible cord was run through the doorways.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

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Feb 1, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D):   Prohibited use of flexible cords and cables: Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces.    (a)  Hoover Dam welding shop, maintenance shop, and warehouse mechanic shop, a flexible cord for temporary wiring was attached to the electrical conduit pipe.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i):  Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located had live parts normally exposed to employee contact was not provided with a light bulb or cover.    (a) Hoover Dam warehouse mechanic shop, the bench grinder lamp socket did not have a light bulb.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):  In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related.    (a)  Hoover Dam Hydro Electric Power Plant, third floor mezzanine, there was no sign or marking to indicate the maximum load capacity of the elevated storage area.    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) AS REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1960.8(b)) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 305940751 NOTICE NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 2, ISSUED ON 05/15/2007 AND CONFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 07/26/2007 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 32871 DIAGONAL RD., HERMISTON, OR 97838.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.212(b):   Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.     (a)  Hoover Dam warehouse garage mechanic shop, the Dayton 10 inch drill press placed on top of the table was not anchored or secured.    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.212(b) AS REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1960.8(b)) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 305940751 NOTICE NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 6, ISSUED ON 05/15/2007 AND CONFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 07/26/2007 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT  32871 DIAGONAL RD., HERMISTON, OR 97838.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1):   Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4).    (a)  Hoover Dam Hydro Electric Power Plant, welding shop first work station, a portable angle grinder was used without the half moon guard.    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) AS REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1960.8(b)) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 313352981 NOTICE NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 6, ISSUED ON 04/19/2010 AND CONFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 06/29/2010 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT  230 COLLINS RD., BOISE, ID 83702.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):   Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) Hoover Dam Warehouse Break Room a Belkin relocatable power tap was used to plug in a microwave oven, a refrigerator and a toaster oven.    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) AS REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1960.8(b)) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315656819 NOTICE NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 4, ISSUED ON 09/02/2011 AND CONFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 09/26/2011 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT  705 N. PLAZA ST., SUITE 320, CARSON CITY, NV 89701.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):   Each service, feeder and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or over current device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident.    (a) Hoover Dam warehouse and maintenance shop area, including but not limited to electrical power panels L2 and L5, AB over current devices were not marked to indicate their purpose.    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2) AS REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1960.8(b)) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 313117517 NOTICE NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1, ISSUED ON 07/08/2009 AND CONFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 10/13/2009 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 18015 FRIANT RD., FRIANT, CA 93626.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):   Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment    (a) Hoover Dam maintenance and welding shop, the Kearney and Trecker control panel and Crouse Hinds heavy duty safety switch were blocked by a workbench/table and a gray metal cabinet.    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) AS REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1960.8(b)) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 313352981 NOTICE NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 3, ISSUED ON 04/19/2010 AND CONFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 06/29/2010 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 230 COLLINS ROAD, BOISE, ID 83702.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Aug 26, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    (a) Hoover Dam, Hydro Electric Power Plant, Arizona side eductor bay gallery area, and the #1 sump area, water was on the walking surface area and the floor was not kept dry to prevent slips and falls.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):  Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed.  (a)  Hoover Dam, warehouse carpenter shop, the exit access was obstructed by pieces of lumber and cut plywood.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i):   Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  (a) Hoover Dam UPS room and 4th floor inspection tunnel area, unused openings in the junction boxes were not effectively closed.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):  Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  (a) Hoover Dam warehouse car wash building, compressor area, the junction box for car wash washing activities did not have a cover.

Issued

Jan 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

Penalty

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):   Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  (a)  Hoover Dam Warehouse Building 310, Compressor room, the flexible power cord for the vehicle car wash and the break room water cooler did not have strain relief, and the outer insulation sheath was separating from the plug.