OSHA Inspection: DAYTON POWER & LIGHT

Issued

Dec 21, 2023

Abate by

Jan 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1):The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE. Each such employee shall be trained to know at least the following:  (i) When PPE is necessary; (ii) What PPE is necessary; (iii) How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE; (iv) The limitations of the PPE; and, (v) The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE.  a) On or before 08/09/2023, employer did not ensure that an AR specialist working on 120v/240v/480v meter sockets was trained on how to use the appropriate PPE exposing the AR specialist to burns on the face and neck from an arc flash.

Issued

Dec 21, 2023

Abate by

Jan 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.332(b)(2): Training. Additional requirements for unqualified persons. Employees who are covered by paragraph (a) of this section but who are not qualified persons shall also be trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by 1910.331 through 1910.335 but which are necessary for their safety.    a) On or about 08/09/2023, the employer did not ensure that unqualified employees such as AR specialists who work on disconnecting power to consumers from energized meters at 120v/240v/480v was adequately trained and familiar with electrically related safe practices not specifically addressed by 1910.331-335 including understanding the hazards based on the difference of voltages of 120v/240v/480v during on the job training with senior AR specialists.

Issued

Dec 21, 2023

Abate by

Jan 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i)(A): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the following means:   (A) By location in a room, vault, or similar enclosure that is accessible only to qualified persons;  a) On or before 08/09/2023, the employer did not ensure that only qualified AR specialists were allowed in locations to pull energized socket meters at 120v/240v/480v.

Issued

Dec 21, 2023

Abate by

Jan 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.333(c)(2): "Work on energized equipment." Only qualified persons may work on electric circuit parts or equipment that have not been deenergized under the procedures of paragraph (b) of this section. Such persons shall be capable of working safely on energized circuits and shall be familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools.   a) On or about 08/09/2023, the employer did not ensure that only AR specialists who were qualified to work with the appropriate PPE utilized a 480v socket meter to disconnect service. Unqualified employees exposed to arc flashes and electrical hazards were not familiar with precautionary techniques and appropriate personal protective equipment to remove energized socket meters at 120v/240v/480v.

Issued

Dec 21, 2023

Abate by

Jan 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(a)(1)(i):Personal protective equipment. Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed.  Note: Personal protective equipment requirements are contained in subpart I of this part.   a) On or about 08/09/2023, employer did not ensure that an employee working on energized 120v/240v/480v meter sockets who were exposed to an arc flash hazard had and utilized personal protective equipment such as electrical protective equipment to protect their face and neck.

Issued

Dec 21, 2023

Abate by

Jan 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(a)(2)(ii): Protective shields, protective barriers, or insulating materials shall be used to protect each employee from shock, burns, or other electrically related injuries while that employee is working near exposed energized parts which might be accidentally contacted or where dangerous electric heating or arcing might occur. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for maintenance or repair, they shall be guarded to protect unqualified persons from contact with the live parts.   a) On or about 08/09/2023, the employer did not ensure that unqualified AR specialists exposed to energized parts of 120v/240v/480V when pulling energized meter sockets to disconnect the power were provided either protective shields, barriers, or insulating materials, to protect from burns and other electrically related injuries.