OSHA Inspection: AGRI INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

May 6, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,675 · Current $8,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(d)(1): Electric equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:      (a)   On or about February 6, 2020 and at times prior, for the employee exposed to electrical shock hazards associated with a temporary electrical panel being hung to a height of 4 feet using bailing wire for 6 weeks at or near 224 Second Avenue West in Ray, North Dakota.

Issued

May 6, 2020

Abate by

May 18, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): The employer did not prevent employees from working in such proximity to any part of an electric power circuit that the employee could contact the electric power circuit in the course of work, unless the employee was protected against electric shock by deenergizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means.  (a)   On or about February 6, 2020 and at times prior, for the employee exposed to electrical shock hazards associated with a temporary electrical panel in which breakers were pushed in exposing energized internal components accessible to employees at or near 224 Second Avenue West in Ray, North Dakota.

Issued

May 6, 2020

Abate by

May 18, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:       (a)  On or about February 6, 2020 and at times prior, for the employee exposed to electrical shock hazards associated with temporary electrical wiring which utilized a plastic, wall mount residential gang box with no strain relief and suspended by the electrical conductor hung with bailing wire at or near 224 Second Avenue West in Ray, North Dakota.

Issued

May 6, 2020

Abate by

May 18, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C): Each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, was not visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage and equipment found damaged or defective was not removed from use until repaired:       (a) On or about February 6, 2020 and at times prior, for the employee exposed to electrical shock hazards associated with a temporary electrical cord sets which were damaged exposing inner wiring at or near 224 Second Avenue West in Ray, North Dakota.

Issued

May 6, 2020

Abate by

May 18, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(b)(2): Working spaces, walkways, and similar locations were not kept clear of cords which created a hazard to employees:  (a)   On or about February 6, 2020 and at times prior, for the employee exposed to electrical shock hazards associated with temporary electrical wiring hanging down to a height of 62 inches and directly behind a miter saw work station at or near 224 Second Avenue West in Ray, North Dakota.

Issued

May 6, 2020

Abate by

May 18, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(2): The employer did not ensure that extension cords were not fastened with staples, hung from nails, or suspended by wire:     (a)   On or about February 6, 2020 and at times prior, for the employee exposed to electrical shock hazards associated with a temporary electrical wiring being hung using bailing wire at or near 224 Second Avenue West in Ray, North Dakota.