Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: The employer does not ensure flexible electrical cords have adequate strain relief. This violation was observed on or about March 1, 2016, in the welding shop, the 220 volt electrical cord from the Lincoln welding machine was pulled away from the plug exposing electrical wiring. Wenco Energy Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 316238088, Citation number 3, Item number 3, and was affirmed as a final order on September 19, 2012 with a final abatement date of September 17, 2012, with respect to a workplace hazard at 11102-D E. 56th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that electrical cords have strain relief.