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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4): Conductive work locations. Portable electric equipment and flexible cords used in highly conductive work locations (such a those inundated with water or other conductive liquids), or in job locations where employees are likely to contact water or conductive liquids, were not approved for those locations: a) On or about December 20 and 21, 2018, employees working in a wet environment 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 and on/off switch was damaged. The light was not approved to be used in a wet location. 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. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).