Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 007A Hazard: ELECTRIC

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: a. Living room - There were three outlets which had no path to ground. b.Dining room - There were two outlets which had no path to ground, one of which was pulled out from the wall exposing live wires and parts. c.Kitchen - There were three outlets which had no path to ground and an ungrounded light above the sink. d.Basement - There was a knockout missing from the fuse box. e.Northwest 2nd floor bedroom - There was an outlet on the west wall which had no path to ground. f.Northwest 2nd floor bedroom - There was an outlet on the south wall which was pulled out of the wall exposing live parts and wires. g.Northeast 2nd floor bedroom - There was an outlet on the north wall which had no path to ground. h.Southwest 2nd floor bedroom - There was an outlet on the west wall which had no path to ground. i.Attic - There were two live outlets with no covers. j. Bathroom - There was no cover on the light over the sink and the outlet had no path to ground. Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement would be to provide electrical installations which are in compliance with the National Electrical Code. Abatement certification and documentation are required.tion