Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection. The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical shock and burns. This was most recently documented on or about 05/29/2019, at a jobsite located at the 2600 block of NE 46th St, KC MO. The employer did not have GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) on the WEN gas powered generator that was providing power for the electric pump being used to pump water out of the trench. Employees were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards.