OSHA Inspection: VA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, LLC

Issued

Nov 20, 2024

Abate by

Dec 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $906 · Current $906

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  (a) On or about November 19, 2024, the employer failed to submit documentation of corrective action for citation #1, item #1, issued on 10/03/2024 with an abatement due date of 11/07/2024.  (b) On or about November 19, 2024, the employer failed to submit documentation of corrective action for citation #1, item #2, issued on 10/03/2024 with an abatement due date of 11/07/2024.  (c) On or about November 19, 2024, the employer failed to submit documentation of corrective action for citation #1, item #3, issued on 10/03/2024 with an abatement due date of 11/07/2024.

Issued

Oct 3, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $11,292

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2):The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person designated by the employer.  a) At 1 1st Solar Way, Trinity, AL 35673: On or April 15, 2024: The employer exposed employees and subcontractor's employees to electrical hazard while performing quality assurance and lightening arrestor re-installation work in the Main Distribution Panel #17 (MDP-17-B41). The employer failed to conduct frequent and regular inspections of the worksite by a competent person to recognize potential hazards and determine the proper procedure to eliminate them.  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 3, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $8,067

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.  At 1 1st Solar Way, Trinity, AL 35673: On or April 15, 2024: The employer exposed employees to electric hazards, in that employees performing quality assurance and lightening arrestor re-installation work in the Main Distribution Panel #17 (MDP-17-B41) from a 15KV live electrical circuit,  were not required the wearing of insulated gloves.  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 3, 2024

Abate by

Nov 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $11,292

General-duty citation text

29 CFR   1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   a) At 1 1st Solar Way, Trinity, AL 35673: On or April 15, 2024: The employer exposed subcontractor's employees to electrical hazards, while working in an energized equipment such as but not limited to, Main Distribution Panel #17 (MDP-17-B41), 15KV power supply.  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.