OSHA Inspection: OASIS GIN INC.

Issued

Jan 9, 2006

Abate by

Feb 3, 2006

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $315 Reduced

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:
Oasis Gin Inc., 810 County Road 331, Seminole, TX.  For the period of time
up to and
including 01/06/06, employees were not protected from electrical hazards
due to the following
conditions:
A flexible cord was used instead of permanent wiring.  This cord passed
through two
switch boxes without protection.
Under the National Electric Code (NEC 2005), Article 547.5(D) states
"Where necessary to
employ flexible connections, dusttight flexible connectors, liquidtight
flexible conduit, or flexible
cord listed and identified for hard usage shall be used.  All connectors
and fittings used shall be
listed and identified for the purpose."
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

Jan 9, 2006

Abate by

Apr 10, 2006

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $525 Reduced