Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012B 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): At a worksite located at 12149 Hartville Road, Licking, MO: The employer failed to ensure that all portable cord and plug equipment and flexible cord sets were not visually inspected for external defects. This was most recently demonstrated on or about October 26, 2023, and at times prior to, when portable cord and plug sets and flexible cord sets were being used with visible damage. This exposes employees to potential electrical hazards. a) A flexible cord set (extension cord) was being used by employees during breaks to prepare meals and was found to be missing a ground pin in the lower/downhill mill. b) A cord and plug wall fan was being used by employees to ventilate the workspace and was found to have visible damage to the outer jacketing; as well as internal damage in the lower/downhill mill. c) A flexible cord set (yellow extension cord) was used by employees to power an overhead light and was found to have visible damage to the outer jacketing in the pallet shop. d) A flexible cord set (orange extension cord) was used by employees to power an overhead light and was found to have visible damage to the outer jacketing in the pallet shop.