Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) shall be 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). Cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) which remain connected once they are put in place and are not exposed to damage need not be visually inspected until they are relocated. On or about April 4th, 2024, employees engaged in material handling and production operations in the facility located at 3302 Harlan Lewis Road, Bellevue, Nebraska, were exposed to fire and electrical hazards. Two extension cords were plugged into the box wrap machine and had not been inspected prior to use by the employee(s).