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

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed: a) JBS USA, LLC at 800 North 8th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631: On or about December 4, 2012, the employer did not ensure that mechanics wore appropriate protective equipment when conducting voltage testing on 480 volt circuits such as 1) arc-rated long sleeve shirts and pants (or coveralls) having a minimum arc rating of 8; 2) electrically rated hard hat; and 3) face shields and hoods with a minimum arc rating of 8. The voltage testing was done on electrical disconnects to replace motors, or to reverse the direction of the motors. The older disconnects were not shielded over the energized parts. Conditions exposed employees to electrical shock, arc flash, and arc blast hazards. Abatement note: One feasible and acceptable abatement method is stated in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E 2012 Edition, Table 130.7(C)(15) and Table 130.7(C)(16). These tables categorize activities into risk groups, and describe protective clothing and personal protective equipment associated with each group. Table 130.7(C)(15) categorizes voltage testing on 480 volt circuits as Hazard/Risk Category 2, and Table 130.7(C)(16) describes appropriate personal protective equipment for hazard abatement.