OSHA Inspection: DAIDONE ELECTRIC, INC.

Issued

Oct 27, 2003

Abate by

Oct 30, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 unexpected energization and de-energization of electric
circuits.
a)At the construction site, World Trade Center Site, New York, NY
On or about October 24, 2003
Employees were falling, tripping, being locked in an elevator when the
power
was locked out in the areas they were working.  Employees working in the
PATh
tunnels, in temporary PATH station and other areas of PATH reconstruction
site
were not notified nor aware that the power was turned off while they were
working.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to correct this
hazard
is to:
a) Follow the NFPA 70E, procedures for affected and authorized employees
working on and in
areas affected by a lock out tag procedures.
Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this
item in accordance
with 29  CFR 1903.19.