Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points: The employer does not protect employees from electrical hazards caused by damaged orange, flexible electrical cords exposed to sharp corners and attached to building structures. The cords energized the electric overhead door opener which employees operate. This most recently occurred on or about, October 7, 2020, at the location of 4100 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland, OH 44134, in the fabrication department, orange flexible cords used to energize the electric overhead door opener were attached to the building and exposed to sharp corners when wrapped around pipes and corners of the building structure. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. The documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.