Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that the employees were exposed to electrical hazards. The employer is failing to prevent employee exposure to contact with electrical energy. The condition was most recently observed on about on or about May 5th, 2020 at a silo located at 8702 Highway B in Palmyra, MO. The employees were exposed to the following electrical hazards: a) A junction box and on the rear of the structure and a 220 VAC receptacle near the door on a silo located at 8702 Highway B in Palmyra, MO was not designed for outdoor use. b) Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed. A junction box on a silo, located at 8702 Highway B in Palmyra, MO, had unused openings and was missing a cover, exposing employees to live electrical parts. c) All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose. A junction box on a silo, located at 8702 Highway B in Palmyra, MO, was not provided with a cover/markings identified for the purpose.