OSHA Inspection: MEMPHIS FARMER'S GIN CO. INC.

Issued

2006-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2006-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $225.00 · Current $225.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment 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 the condition(s) listed below:
For the period of time up to and including 12/09/05, employees were not
protected from
electrical hazards due to the following condition:
A flexible cord was strung through a fitting in the side of an
instrumentation
enclosure
to power a light bulb placed in there to provide heat. The cord was
subject to damage
from accidental contact, and the enclosure was exposed to dust through the
opening.
Under the National Electric Code (NEC 2005), Article 547.5(D) states "All
electrical wiring and
equipment subject to physical damage shall be protected."
Under the National Electric Code (NEC 2005), Article 547.5(C)(1) states
"Equipment
enclosures, boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings installed in areas of
buildings where excessive
dust may be present shall be designed to minimize the entrance of dust and
shall have not
openings (such as holes for attachment screws) through which dust could
enter the enclosure.
One feasible and acceptable abatement method would be to ensure all
electrical equipment
is installed / maintained in accordance with Article 547 of the National
Electric Code.
"Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), the employer must provide documentation
that this
violation has been abated within 10 calendar days after the abatement
date."ent

Issued

2006-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2006-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $225.00 · Current $225.00

Issued

2006-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2006-03-17 00:00:00