OSHA Inspection: KISSINGER ELECTRIC AND MECHANICAL LLC

Issued

2024-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $4839.00

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 is an exposure to hazardous conditions:  The employer did not protect employees from electrical hazards. This was most recently documented at a worksite, at or near 8770 Grain Bin Road on August 21, 2023. The employer did not require all employees to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for working on live electrical circuits.

Issued

2024-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $4839.00

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): An employee was permitted to work in proximity to an electric power circuit that the employee could contact in the course of work and was not protected against electric shock by deenergizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means:  The employer did not protect employees from electrical hazards. This was most recently documented at a worksite, at or near 8770 Grain Bin Road on August 21, 2023. The employer did not ensure that the power circuit an employee was working in proximity to was deenergized.

Issued

2024-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3): The employer began work without determining if employees could contact any part of an energized circuit and did not post warning signs and advise employees of the location of the circuit, hazards, and protective measures they need to take:  The employer did not protect employees from electrical hazards. This was most recently documented at a worksite, at or near 8770 Grain Bin Road on August 21, 2023. The employer did not ensure the power circuit was de-energized before allowing employees to begin work or give instructions on the hazard and protective measures to be taken when working on live electrical circuits.