Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel: a) Warehouse, Untha Shredder Machine Area: On 02/02/2023, the employer exposed employees to potential shock and/or fire hazards, in that a homemade crane was placed approximately 24" or less in front of a bank of 480 volts electrical shut-off (On/Off) switches. This blocked access to the electrical shut-offs used to power the Untha Shredder machine, Bailer 2, etc. b) Warehouse, NGR Area: On 02/02/2023, the employer exposed employees to potential shock and/or fire hazards, in that bags of plastic and other plastic materials were placed in front of an 480 volt electrical shut-off and an electrical panel. This blocked access to the electrical shut-off and electrical panel used to power the NGR machine. c) Warehouse, near Pulverizer Area: On 02/02/2023, the employer exposed employees to potential shock and/or fire hazards, in that of old equipment on a wooden pallet and a hydraulic jack were placed approximately 26" or less in front of an electrical panel. This blocked access to the electrical panel used to power heaters and a bailer.