Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(E):Flexible cords and cables were used where concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors: The employer is failing to protect employees from electrocution and electric shock hazards. This was most recently documented on August 10, 2022, and November 3, 2022, when the employer allowed employees to use flexible cords and cables that were concealed behind the ceiling to provide electrical power in the following instances: A) A flexible cord was used in the southwest section of the fabrication area to provide electrical power to an air compressor located in the ceiling of the facility. A portion of the electrical extension cord set was concealed behind the ceiling. B) In the northeast section of the fabrication area, there are at least 3 extension cords that are powering hoists. Portions of the electrical cord sets were concealed behind the ceiling. ZMDR was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(E), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1478081, citation number 1, item number 9b and was affirmed as a final order on 9/14/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 1921 W. US HWY 50, Lone Jack, MO 64070.