Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 electrical hazards: a. Green Circle Growers, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about December 6, 2019, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that the air compressor associated with the Plant 4 Young Plant room was powered without a connected ground wire. b. Green Circle Growers, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about January 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure wires entering the electrical junction box, located above the south train's electrical distribution panel, were protected from abrasion and that openings were effectively closed. Employees that operated the train in the Plant 4 Orchid Range were exposed to electrical shock hazards. c. Green Circle Growers, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about January 14, 2020, wires entering the electrical junction box, located in the Plant 4 Orchid Range, above the south train's electrical distribution panel, were not connected to fittings which prevented strain relief. The flexible cords were pulled from the junction box, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.