WILLIAMSBURG, VA —
OSHA Inspection: WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC.
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC. in CHEATHAM ANNEX BUILDING 538, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185 (NAICS 237130). OSHA activity number 341106508.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC.
- Site address
- CHEATHAM ANNEX BUILDING 538
- City
- WILLIAMSBURG
- State
- VA
- ZIP
- 23185
- Mailing
- 1400 WESTON WAY P.O. BOX 2653, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 237130
- Employees
- 11
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.950 B02 II
- Issued
- May 2, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 4, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.950(b)(2)(ii): Each qualified employee was not trained and competent in the skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts. a) Cheatham Annex Building 538: On or about 11/10/2015, a subcontractor employee was not properly trained to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts in the rear main circuit breaker compartment of the 15kV Distribution Switchgear, as a result an employee used a Fluke 179 True RMS Multimeter rated for 1000 volts to frisk a 4,160 volts system and was severely burned. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7000
1926.952 A01
- Issued
- May 2, 2016
- Abate by
- May 26, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $6,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.952(a)(1): Information provided by the employer. In assigning an employee or a group of employees to perform a job, the employer did not provide the employee in charge of the job with all available information that relates to the determination of existing characteristics and conditions required by � 1926.950(d). a) Cheatham Annex Building 538, 15kV Distribution Switchgear: On or about 11/10/2015, subcontractor employees were not provided with the drawing that showed the location of the current and potential transformers, as a result the rear cover to the main circuit breaker compartment was removed exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6000
- — Z (S) $7000
1926.952 A02
- Issued
- May 2, 2016
- Abate by
- May 26, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $6,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.952(a)(2): Briefing by the employee in charge. The employer did not ensure that the employee in charge conducts a job briefing that meets paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section with the employees involved before they start each job. a) Cheatham Annex Building 538,15kV Distribution Switchgear: On or about 11/10/2015, the employee in charge did not brief employees on hazards associated with the job, as a result an employee was severely burned. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6000
- — Z (S) $7000
1926.960 G04
- Issued
- May 2, 2016
- Abate by
- May 26, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $6,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.960(g)(4): Flame-resistant clothing. The employer did not ensure that the outer layer of clothing worn by an employee, except for clothing not required to be arc rated under paragraphs (g)(5)(i) through (g)(5)(v) of this section, is flame resistant under any of the following conditions: a) Cheatham Annex Building 538, 15kV Distribution Switchgear: On or about 11/10/2015, a subcontractor employee exposed to contact with an energized circuit operating at 4,160 volts was not wearing flame resistant clothing, as a result the employee was severely burned. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6000
- — Z (S) $7000
1926.961 C06
- Issued
- May 2, 2016
- Abate by
- May 26, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.961(c)(6): The employer did not verify that lines and equipment were de-energized by testing the lines and equipment to be worked with a device designed to detect voltage: a) Cheatham Annex Building 538,: On or about 11/10/2015, a subcontractor employee used a Fluke 179 True RMS Multimeter rated to a 1,000 volts frisked a 4,160 volts energized main circuit breaker, as a result the meter arc flashed and the employee was severely burned. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7000
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