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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) Post Mill, the outer jacket on the 220-volt power cord connected to the panel box that runs the Morbark peeler #4 is withdrawn, exposing the inner conductors and terminals to strain. b) Post Mill, the outer jacket on the 220-volt power cord connected to the panel box that runs the Morbark peeler #3 is withdrawn, exposing the inner conductors and terminals to strain. Dupont Yard, Inc. 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 931983, citation number 1, item 17 and was affirmed as final order on August 22, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 277 Landmark Rd., Homerville, Georgia The employer fails to assure that electrical cords are connected with strain relief 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 serious 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).