OSHA Inspection: TEXAS HEATING EQUIPMENT COMPANY

Issued

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were run through dorways, windows or floors.  On or about October 20, 2014, employees were using a 25 foot orange extension cord that was run through a metal doorway, exposing the cord to damage from being cut by the sharp edges of the door.

Issued

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  On or about October 20, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the 25 foot orange extension flexible cord used in the facility was used in continuous lengths without being spliced, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints and/or terminal screws:  On or about October 20, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the 25 foot orange extension cord was connected to devices and fitting so that strain relief was provided, the cord was used to supply power to the oven calibration system had the outer sheathing pulled away from the plug end.