CHICAGO, IL ·
OSHA Inspection: EATON ELECTRIC CO.
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of EATON ELECTRIC CO. in O'HARE AIRPORT, CHICAGO, IL 60666 (NAICS 541330). OSHA activity number 307995225.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- EATON ELECTRIC CO.
- Site address
- O'HARE AIRPORT
- City
- CHICAGO
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60666
- Mailing
- 2110 S. MARSHALL BLVD., CHICAGO, IL 60623
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (N)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 541330
- SIC code (legacy)
- 8711
- Employees
- 5
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Nov 12, 2004
- Abate by
- Nov 17, 2004
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $17,000
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 electrical hazards: a) Eaton Electrical, Inc., did not conduct a flash hazard analysis prior to the performance of work on energized 480V Switchgear at O'Hare International Airport on or about May 21, 2004 and July 12, 2004. Among others, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to comply with the 2004 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Article 130, Working On or Near Live Parts, Section 130.3. No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $17000.00
- · Z (S) $5000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Nov 12, 2004
- Abate by
- Nov 17, 2004
- Penalty
- Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125
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 electrical hazards: a) Eaton Electrical, Inc., did not conduct an extensive job briefing prior to the performance of work on energized 480V Switchgear at O'Hare International Airport on or about May 21, 2004 and July 12, 2004. Among others, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to comply with the 2004 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Article 110, General Requirements for Electrical Safety Related Work Practices, Section 110.7(G). No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $2125.00
- · Z (S) $2125.00
1926.21 B02
- Issued
- Nov 12, 2004
- Abate by
- Dec 7, 2004
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Nov 12, 2004
- Abate by
- Nov 17, 2004
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $17,000
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 electrical hazards: a) A non-insulated Craftsman screwdriver measuring approximately 16 inches in length was used in an area containing live parts during the performance of work on energized 480V Switchgear at O'Hare International Airport on or about May 21, 2004 and July 12, 2004. Among others, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to comply with the 2004 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Article 130, Working On or Near Live Parts, Section 130.6(E)(1). No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $17000.00
- · Z (S) $5000.00
1926.95 A
- Issued
- Nov 12, 2004
- Abate by
- Nov 17, 2004
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $5000.00
- · Z (S) $5000.00
1926.100 A
- Issued
- Nov 12, 2004
- Abate by
- Nov 17, 2004
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Nov 12, 2004
- Abate by
- Nov 17, 2004
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $16,000 Reduced
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 electrical hazards: a) Eaton Electrical, Inc., did not de-energize live parts prior to the performance of work on 480V Switchgear at O'Hare International Airport on or about May 21, 2004 and July 12, 2004. Among others, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to comply with the 2004 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Article 130, Working On or Near Live Parts, Section 130.1. No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $16000.00
- · Z (W) $70000.00
1926.403 B02
- Issued
- Nov 12, 2004
- Abate by
- Nov 17, 2004
Recent events (2)
- · F (W)
- · Z (W)
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