OSHA Inspection: STURGEON ELECTRIC

Issued

2015-11-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3): Before work began, the employer did not ascertain by inquiry, direct observation, or by instruments, whether any part of an energized electric power circuit, exposed or concealed, was so located that the performance of the work could bring any person, tool, or machine into physical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit:  (a) On or about June 25, 2015, the employer did not ascertain by inquiry, direct observation, or by instruments as to the exact location of the energized part(s) in the Motor Control Center (DP3A panel).  The employee(s) were exposed to shock, electrocution and/or injuries from arc flash hazards.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2015-11-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury   (a) On or about June 25, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from arc flash hazards. A hazard assessment was not effectively performed and communicated to employees in determining all of the electrical hazards to which the workers could have been exposed.  This includes shock hazard analysis, arc flash hazard analysis and selection of appropriate personnel protective equipment that is suitable for the conditions and magnitude of the electrical hazards to which the workers could be exposed.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2015-11-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact.  1) On or about June 25, 2015, the employer exposed employees to arc flash hazards while working on the Motor Control Center (DP3A panel) within the arc flash boundary without appropriate personal protective equipment.  The employee(s) were exposed to shock, electrocution and/or injuries from arc flash hazards due to removing wires out of the Motor Control Center while within the close proximity of a live 277/480 volt circuit.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").