Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment shall be determined using the following considerations: 1910.303(b)(1)(i) Suitability for installation and use in conformity with the provisions of this subpart; 1910.303(b)(1)(ii) Mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided; 1910.303(b)(1)(iii) Wire-bending and connection space; 1910.303(b)(1)(iv) Electrical insulation; 1910.303(b)(1)(v) Heating effects under all conditions of use; 1910.303(b)(1)(vi) Arcing effects; 1910.303(b)(1)(vii) Classification by type, size, voltage, current capacity, and specific use; and 1910.303(b)(1)(viii) Other factors that contribute to the practical safeguarding of persons using or likely to come in contact with the equipment. a. On and/or before December 18, 2019, in the production area, the conduit under the electrical box on the south side of the Blueberry screener was damaged exposing the individual wires. b. On and/or before December 18, 2019, in the production area, the electrical box on the south side of the Blueberry screener was attached to the structure with a strap/belt and not secured properly.