Probable ADA violation - would have to be repaired. I'm sure this is in a pedestrian area - hazard to public by cuts or scrapes - building or zoning violation. Lots of legal problems here without even getting into the electrical code. I've noticed that I have become a lot more aware of junk like this since I have a couple of disabled relatives. Franky, it ticks me off no end.
Thanks for your "Qualified Reply" - seems like we in the electrical industry should be aware of these and other issues, instead of an: "I don't care attitude!!"
PS: This is located on a City of Boston Building on North Street!!
Big Jim, Joe, I have to say that I agree with the pair of you. I mean, what sort of a loser would do a thing like this, in the first place. People like this make me sick!.