Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) Perfect Mill, numerous 280-volt control panel boxes that are located in an area exposed to the weather and wood dust for numerous years have openings on the front cover and/or side from missing plugs, exposing employees to a fire hazard. Dupont Yard, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314089798, citation number 2, item 002 and was affirmed as final order on January 5, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 277 Landmark Road, Homerville, Georgia; and in OSHA inspection number 931983, citation number 3, item 002 and was affirmed as final order on August 22, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 277 Landmark Road, Homerville, Georgia. The employer fails to assure that electrical boxes and cabinets are effectively closed as required by the standard, as demonstrated on October 21, 2014, when employees were working in the facility at 277 Landmark Road, Homerville, GA 31634, exposed to fire hazards resulting from openings in electrical boxes. Dupont Yard, Inc. previously committed a repeat violation of this standard on August 19, 2013, with respect to a workplace at 277 Landmark Road, Homerville, GA 31634, which became a final order on August 22, 2014 (Inspection No. 931983). Dupont Yard, Inc. previously committed a repeat violation of this standard on July 22, 2010, with respect to a workplace at 277 Landmark Road, Homerville, GA 31634, which became a final order on January 5, 2011 (Inspection No. 314089798). Dupont Yard, Inc. previously committed a serious violation of this standard on November 27, 2007, with respect to a workplace at 277 Landmark Road, Homerville, GA 31634, which became a final order on March 18, 2008 (Inspection No. 310987425).