OSHA Inspection: MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $10,938 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(4): The employer permitted employees that were unqualified by training or experience to operate equipment and machinery:  a)  On or about May 18, 2023, the employees were not qualified by training or experience to operate a meter socket bypass.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  a)  On or about May 18, 2023, the employer did not train employees of electrical hazards and on how to avoid workplace injuries or fatalities associated with shock, electrocution, arc flash, arc blast.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  The employer did not post and maintain proper warming signs where such a circuit exists.  The employer did not advise employees of the locations of such lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken:  a) On or about May 18, 2023, the employer did not advise employees of electrical hazards and protective measures to be taken when working with an electric meter socket at the site.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $10,938 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:  a)  On or about May 18, 2023, a meter socket bypass was not used in accordance with the instructions in its listing, labeling or certification.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $10,938 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1):  Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:  a)  On or about May 18, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical shock while working in close proximity to energized exposed electrical parts with a voltage of 480 volts.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.