Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer and the building owner did not furnish employmnent and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: On or about May 24, 2001, employees who worked inside the general merchandise store were exposed to the hazards associated with failing structural members and possible building collapse. a. The concrete floor had several large cracks and breaks that compromised the integrity of the structure. b. The panel board was exposed to water due to a leaking roof creating the hazard of electrocution. c. The concrete block exterior wall had several severe cracks and breaks that compromised the integrity of the structure. The concrete blocks in the wall near the storage area on the back wall of the store had separated as much as approximately 2 inches. Methods of correction for each hazard include the following: a) Repair the concrete foundation such that it is sound and capable of supporting the intended load. b) Repair the damaged portions of the roof and flooring so that they are sound, tight, and have no defects that admit water. c) Replace broken concrete blocks and apply caulking in the concrete block mortar.