OSHA Inspection: THE HARRIS COMPANY

Issued

2013-03-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $850.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    The triple toggle light switch junction box located at the office staircase has two unused openings resulting in exposed wiring.

Issued

2013-03-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2):     Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    The triple toggle light switch junction box had a damaged face plate and was not adequately covered.

Issued

2013-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $850.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1):     Portable electric equipment was not handled in a manner which would not cause damage:    A portable extension cord used to power a diesel vehicle engine was not protected from damage as it was running under the garage door and subjected to vehicle traffic while lying across the driveway of the employee parking lot.

Issued

2013-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):    The extension cord used to plug in the diesel engine of the bucket truck was not inspected prior to use.  The male plug attached to an extension cord providing power to the diesel engine was missing the ground pin, there was damage to the outer jacket and insulation, and copper conductors were exposed.