OSHA Inspection: SIEVERT ELECTRIC SERVICE AND SALES COMPANY

Issued

2020-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.333(a)(2):Where exposed live parts were not deenergized (i.e., for reasons of increased or additional hazards or infeasibility), other safety-related work practices were not used to protect employees who could be exposed to the electrical hazards involved:  a.  On or about July 8, 2020, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee assisting with an annual infrared thermograph electrical test, i.e., thermal scan or infrared test, was not protected from exposed live parts, thereby exposing the employee to hazards associated with electrical explosions.

Issued

2020-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(a)(2)(i): When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee did not use insulated tools or handling equipment when the tools or handling equipment might have made contact with such conductors or parts:  a.  On or about July 8, 2020, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee, working near energized electrical components, i.e., Federal Pacific QMQB Unit Switches, utilizing a conductive Allen wrench, made contact with an energized 277 volt conductor inside of the unit, thereby exposing the employee to hazards associated with electrical explosions.

Issued

2020-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $0.00 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.  On or about July 8, 2020, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee assisting with an annual infrared thermograph electrical test, i.e., thermal scan or infrared test, was not wearing electrical protective equipment, thereby exposing the employee to hazards associated with electrical explosions.