Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a. On or about October 18, 2019, in repair bay 6, the 115-Volt power cord for the fixed wall fan motor had broken insulation at the plug with bare conductors, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard. b. On or about October 18, 2019, in repair bay 6, the 220-Volt power cord for the vehicle lift had broken insulation at the plug, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard. c. On or about October 18, 2019, in repair bay 2, the 220-Volt plug had been altered in a method not approved by the manufacturer to wire a second power cord from one plug to power both automotive lifts from a single outlet receptacle, exposing employees to a fire and shock hazard. d. On or about October 18, 2019, in repair bay 1, a 115-Volt portable trouble light was plugged in without a bulb in the socket, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard from the empty socket. e. On or about October 18, 2019, in repair bay 1, on the wall, the 4-receptacle 115-Volt outlet box had arcing damage to one of the 4 receptacles, exposing employees to fire or electric shock hazards. f. On or about October 18, 2019, in repair bay 1, a 115-Volt portable trouble light that was used as an extension cord to power the clock had an open light bulb socket, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard.