Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 019 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made: a) On or about December 20 and 21, 2018, employees were exposed to electric shock and burn hazards while using a damaged Husky portable work light that was being used to provide light while cleaning the salt to salt quench tank on line 2. The light's electrical cord was damaged and had bare conductors exposed. The light's on/off switch was also damaged and by-passed. An employee holding the light experienced an electric shock and was subsequently electrocuted and another employee experienced an electric shock when handling the light during a rescue attempt and was subsequently hospitalized. b) On or about December 20 and 21, 2018, employees were exposed to electric shock and burn hazards from a damaged flexible extension cord that was being used to power portable Husky work light. The cord had multiple areas that were burned, cut, and/or spliced and covered with tape. Employees were using the portable light to provide light while cleaning the salt to salt quench tank on line 2. An employee holding the light experienced an electric shock and was subsequently electrocuted and another employee experienced an electric shock when handling the light during a rescue attempt and was subsequently hospitalized. c) On or about December 20, 2018, employees were exposed to electric shock and burn hazards while using a 480 volt pump connected to a flexible cord that was damaged and spliced and partially covered with tape. The pump was being used to remove molten salt from the salt to salt quench tank on line 2. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).