OSHA Inspection: UNITED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, INC.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,587 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:    a)  On or about May 4, 2018, and at times prior thereto, an employee was installing/re-installing fluorescent light fixtures in a ceiling grid, moving and adding new switch components  to a newly constructed addition to the workspace.   The employee contacted a 277 volt jacketed wire (whip).  The employer did not ensure that the employee had been provided with effective instruction and consistent enforcement of safe work practices to enable the employee to recognize and acknowledge potential hazards of the environment and of working on or near energized conductors.      Note)  Certification of corrective and documentation action ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.28(a): The employer did not require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there was an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees:  a) On or about May 4, 2018 and at times prior thereto, an employee was installing/re-installing fluorescent light fixtures in a ceiling grid, moving and adding new switch components  to a newly constructed addition to the workspace. Wire nuts and electrical tape were in place on 277 volt jacketed wires.  The employee was not protected from contact with the energized wires by other personal protective equipment (gloves).      Note) Certification and documentation of corrective actions ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in such proximity to any part of an electric power circuit that the employee could contact the electric power circuit in the course of work, unless the employee is protected against electric shock by de-energizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means:  a) On or about May 4, 2018 and at times prior thereto, an employee was installing/re-installing fluorescent light fixtures in a ceiling grid, moving and adding new switch components  to a newly constructed addition to the workspace.  The employee contacted jacketed wires (whips).  The "whips" were energized with 277 volts, and had wire nuts secured with electrical tape at the ends.    Note)  Certification of corrective and documentation action ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours.    (a)  On May 4, 2018 an employee was hospitalized after receiving an electrical shock and falling off a ladder resulting in a broken femur and hospitalization.     Note: Abatement certification IS NOT required for this item