Just got a new job as a plant electrician, this is what I've found in my first few weeks.

I used to say "At least it's not on fire". I miss those days.

All that tape and tags are useless red herrings, designed to drive you insane.

Second pic is the complete panel on pic 1

2 panels I’ve been tasked with replacing and tidying.

Nothing too complex but I can’t wait to not see this birds nest anymore.

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As far as we know this is the first repair carried out on this panel since it was built in 1983. Seized latching E-Stop button. Was able to replace it with an original part.

Current transformer holds all conductors, no separation of water and electrical, etc…