Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) On or about October 19, 2022 in the Glue Room at the single line gluer, employees were exposed to damaged flexible medal conduit which was located between the 480 volt motor control panel and the operations panel at the gluer, exposing employees to 480 volts of electricity when walking over the conduit. b) On or about November 8, 2022 in the Solids Department at the # 4 chop saw, employees were exposed to a damaged control panel that had the electrical pulled away from the bottom and the cover of the receptacle box was missing when working on chop saw #4, exposing employees to 120 volts of electricity when turning on and off the chop saw. c) On or about November 8, 2022 in the Moulder Department at the 2400 Powermat moulder infeed conveyor, an employee was exposed to a damaged extension cord with exposed metal wire when using the Skil circular portable saw to cut wood, exposing the employee to 120 volts of electricity when using the saw. d) On or about November 9, 2022 in the Engineering Department at the Kentwood moulder infeed conveyor, employees were exposed to a damaged foot pedal with exposed conductors when working at the conveyor, exposing employees to 120 volts of electricity when using the other two foot pedals and cleaning. e) On or about November 8, 2022 throughout the Solids Department, the strapper machines had the front panels removed exposing employees to 110 volts of electricity when operating and placing items in machine. f) On or about November 8, 2022 in the Solids Department at the 1000 Hydromat Moulder, the employees were exposed to the scissor table control box which was missing a cover, exposing employees to 110 volts of electricity while operating table.