OSHA Inspection: ACCURATE ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION INC

Issued

Jun 20, 2024

Abate by

Jul 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $8,711 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(a)(1):No employer shall permit an employee 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 deenergizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means.  a. Located at 4222 Piatt Road, Lewis Center, Ohio, 43035: On or about April 10, 2024,  the employer did not ensure that an employee working in close proximity to an energized electrical circuit was protected from contacting live electrical parts.  An employee was exposed to electrical shock hazards while verifying the switching functions were operating correctly on an energized, unguarded 277 VAC lighting contactor.

Issued

Jun 20, 2024

Abate by

Jul 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(a)(3):Before work is begun the employer shall ascertain by inquiry or direct observation, or by instruments, whether any part of an energized electric power circuit, exposed or concealed, is so located that the performance of the work may bring any person, tool, or machine into physical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit. The employer shall post and maintain proper warning signs where such a circuit exists. The employer shall advise employees of the location of such lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken.  a. Located at 4222 Piatt Road, Lewis Center, Ohio, 43035: On or about April 10, 2024, the employer did not assess the work site through and means to determine if employees would be exposed to energized electrical circuits during the course of the work.  Proper protective measures including but not limited to advising employees on the specific conditions and posting warning signs were not taken prior to tasking employees with verifying switches were functioning correctly on a 277 VAC energized lighting contactor which exposed the employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Jun 20, 2024

Abate by

Jul 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,074 · Current $1,244 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(b)(1): What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 300 Log? You must enter information about your business at the top of the OSHA 300 Log, enter a one or two line description for each recordable injury or illness, and summarize this information on the OSHA 300-A at the end of the year.   a. On or about January 22, 2024, OSHA 300 log entry # 24-106940, the employer did not enter a one or two line description for a recordable injury or illness.  The employers description of the injury was written as "ankle injury".  b. On or about January 30, 2024, OSHA 300 log entry # 24-109193, the employer did not enter a one or two line description for a recordable injury or illness.  The employers description of the injury was written as "cut hand".  c. On or about February 23, 2024, OSHA 300 log entry # 24-116095, the employer did not enter a one or two line description for a recordable injury or illness.  The employers description of the injury was written as "broken wrist".  d. On or about February 27, 2024, OSHA 300 log entry # 24-117654, the employer did not enter a one or two line description for a recordable injury or illness.  The employers description of the injury was written as "cut finger".

Issued

Jun 20, 2024

Abate by

Jul 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a):Basic requirement. At the end of each calendar year, you must: 29 CFR  1904.32(a)(1): Review the OSHA 300 Log to verify that the entries are complete and accurate, and correct any deficiencies identified;  a. On or about December 31, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that they reviewed and corrected any deficiencies when completing the entries for their 2023 OSHA 300A summary log. Specifically, the entries in column J, column M1, and column M6 do not accurately match between the 2023 OSHA 300 work related injuries and illness log and the 2023 OSHA 300A summary log.