OSHA Inspection: HSC, LLC.

Issued

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8730.00 · Current $4802.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(2): Where exposed live parts were not de-energized, other safety related work practices were not used to protect employees who could be exposed to the electrical hazards involved:     (a) Ronceverte:  On or about July 1, 2016 and times prior, work was performed on a 277Y, 480 volt/800 amp power panel that was not de-energized, the busbar was not shielded, and other safety related work practices were not used to protect the employee from electrical shock and/or arc blast hazards.

Issued

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments.    (a) Ronceverte:  On or about July 1, 2016 and times prior, prior to conducting electrical service work employees were not trained on the electrical safe work practices or procedures to follow in order to minimize the hazards.

Issued

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8730.00 · Current $4802.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    (a) Ronceverte:  On or about July 1, 2016 and times prior, protective gloves were not worn while performing work near unguarded, energized busbars carrying 480 volts of electricity.

Issued

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees exposed to the danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face:  (a) Ronceverte:  On or about July 1, 2016 and times prior, face protection was not worn while performing work on an energized 277Y, 480 volt/800 amp service panel.

Issued

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered.    (a) Ronceverte:  On or about July 1, 2016 and times prior, an employee performing work on an energized 480 volt, 800 amp power panel was within the arc flash boundary and did not wear head protection and ear protection.