Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not 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): a) Panning Room- On or about March 15, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that flexible cord(s) powering the equipment, such as the two extension cords running power to the scale in the south Panning Room, were visually inspected before use for external defects such as missing grounding pins. b) Secondary Area- On or about March 16, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that flexible cord powering the equipment, such as the Label Dispenser LD550, was visually inspected before use for external defects such as a missing grounding pin. c) Secondary Area- On or about March 16, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that flexible cord powering the equipment, such as the Hitachi Ink Jet Printer, was visually inspected before use for external defects such as a missing grounding pin. d) Muddy Bear Room- On or about March 16, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that flexible cord powering the equipment, such as the eDrive Dorner 130 volt motor, was visually inspected before use for external defects such as a missing grounding pin. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.