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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables. identification, splices, and terminations. Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. a) On or about May 30, 2024, in the Banding room at the garage door, the employer did not ensure that the hanging garage door opener device was provided with an effective strain relief to prevent the energized wires from being pulled away from the top cap. Forklift operators were exposed to contact with exposed live wires when using the controller to press buttons for opening and closing of the doors. b) On or about June 25, 2024, in the Solid Department, at the ground level below the Hasko saw on the tongue side of the end matcher, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords and cables were connected to devices and fittings so that effective strain relief was provided. The black plastic enclosure was damaged and pulled away exposing employees to contact with live wires in the area where they were working and cleaning around the electrical cabinet. c) On or about July 30, 2024, in the Solid Department at the Hydromat 1000 Moulder lift, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords and cables were connected to devices and fittings so that an effective strain relief was provided. The four-gang electrical box located on the floor had energized exposed wires pulled out from both side openings exposing employees to contact with those wires when employees were working/walking in that area. The Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc. DBA Graf Custom Hardwood was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1626768, citation number 2, item number 6, and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2024, with respect to a workplace located at 838 Campbell Ave, Portsmouth, OH 45622. The Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc. DBA Graf Custom Hardwood was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)((2)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1597921, citation number 1, item number 4b and was affirmed as a final order on July 20, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 838 Campbell Ave., Portsmouth, OH 45662.