Improper Use of Power Strip for Microwave
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain electrical wiring systems and equipment, as evidenced by an observation on April 8, 2025. A microwave was found plugged into a power strip in the first floor Business Office, which is a misuse of the power strip according to the relevant standards. This observation was confirmed during an interview with the Interim Facility Administrator and Plant Operations Manager on the same day.
Plan Of Correction
1. The was no negative outcome from the microwave oven being plugged into a power strip in the business office. 2. The microwave oven will be relocated so as to be plugged directly into the electrical outlet.