WHEELING, IL —
OSHA Inspection: PUBLIC ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO.
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of PUBLIC ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO. in 1000 N. MILWAUKEE AVE., WHEELING, IL 60090 (NAICS 238210). OSHA activity number 340620178.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- PUBLIC ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO.
- Site address
- 1000 N. MILWAUKEE AVE.
- City
- WHEELING
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60090
- Mailing
- 415 HARVESTER CT., WHEELING, IL 60090
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238210
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.20 B02
- Issued
- Jun 30, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s): a) On or about May 7, 2015, employees were exposed to electrical hazards that were not identified and corrected during regular inspections of temporary electrical installations. No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1680
- — Z (S) $2400
1926.416 E01
- Issued
- Jun 30, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used: a) On or about May 7, 2015, employees were exposed to electrical hazards caused by an extension cord that was hardwired into a circuit breaker panel which had numerous cuts and melted spots along its length.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.405 B01
- Issued
- Jun 30, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1): Openings in boxes, cabinets, and fittings through which conductors entered were not effectively closed: a) On or about May 7, 2015, employees were exposed to electrical shock from a circuit breaker panel that did not have a dead front or cover on it.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1680
- — Z (S) $2400
1926.405 D
- Issued
- Jun 30, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(d): Panelboards mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes or enclosures designed for the purpose were not dead front: a) On or about May 7, 2015, employees were exposed to electrical shock and burns from a circuit breaker panel that did not have a cover on it.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.405 G01 II
- Issued
- Jun 30, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(1)(ii): Flexible cord was not equipped with an attachment plug and energized from a receptacle outlet when used as permitted in 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(1)(i) [C], [F], or [H]: a) On or about May 7, 2015, employees were exposed to electrical hazards caused by an extension cord supplying power tools that was hardwired into a circuit breaker panel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2400
1926.405 G02 IV
- Issued
- Jun 30, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $1,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) On or about May 7, 2015, employees were exposed to electrical hazards caused by an extension cord that was hardwired into a circuit breaker panel without any type of strain relief to prevent tension being applied to the terminal screws on the buss bar and circuit breaker.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1000
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340620178.
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