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

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; a) On or about April 8, 2025, at an establishment located at 2239 East Glendale Avenue in Appleton, Wisconsin, Plant 3 - Skid Shop; an extension cord was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure when it provided 120-vac electrical power from an outlet to a 1 horsepower Baldor motor that was used in part to supply electrical power for the actuation of the Presto hydraulic scissor lift table. The extension cord was wrapped around fixed airline pipes mounted to the building's structure, and routed up and over a walkway, exposing employees to electrical fire and shock hazards. b) On or about January 28, 2025, at an establishment located at 2441 East Glendale Avenue in Appleton, Wisconsin, Plant 2 breakroom; an extension cord was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure when it was series connected to a relocatable power tap to provide power from an 120-vac outlet to an air fryer oven and air fryer. The extension cord was wrapped around fixed piping, and routed up and around electrical panels and furniture, exposing employees to electrical fire and shock hazards.