OSHA Inspection: DEXTER FORTSON ASSOCIATES, INC.

Issued

2024-12-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $9598.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.137(c)(2)(viii): Electrical protective equipment was not subjected to periodic electrical tests. Test voltages and/or the maximum intervals between tests were not conducted in accordance with Table I-4 and Table I-5.  (a) On or about 6/19/2024 and at times prior to -PGP gas distribution field Coaling, AL, the employer exposed employees to electrocution hazards, in that, the employees had access to electrical protective equipment with expired test date, such as Salisbury High Voltage Glove to perform tasks such as, but not limited to deenergizing and reenergizing distribution lines while conducting repairs and/or maintenance.

Issued

2024-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $9598.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees exposed to electrocution hazards:  (a)	On or about 6/19/2024, PGP gas distribution field Coaling, AL 35449, at Utility Pole # 2080, the employer exposed employees to electrocution hazards, in that, the employer failed to document a training program as required in 29 CFR1910.269(a)(2) while performing tasks such as but not limited to, deenergizing and reenergizing distribution lines while conducting repairs and/or maintenance.  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

2024-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $9598.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(a)(2)(iv): The employer did not determine that each employee is complying with all required safety related work practices by regular supervision and Annual inspections:   (a) On or about 6/19/2024 and at times prior to, PGP gas distribution field, Coaling, AL 35449, the employer exposed employees to electrocution hazards, in that, the employer failed to supervise and inspect in annual basis as required.  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

2024-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $9598.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(c)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that the employee in charge conducted a job briefing that met paragraphs (c)(2) though (c)(4) of this section with the employees involved before they start each job:  (a) On or about 6/19/2024 -PGP gas distribution field Coaling, AL, the employer exposed employees to electrocution hazards when deenergizing and reenergizing distribution line, in that,  an adequate job briefing was not performed that covered hazards associated with the job, work procedures involved, special precautions, energy-source controls, and personal protective equipment required.  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

2024-12-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $9598.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.269(j)(2)(iii): Live-line tools used for primary employee protection were not removed from service every 2 years, and whenever required under paragraph (j)(2)(ii) of this section, for examination, cleaning, repair, and testing:   (a) On or about 6/19/2024 -PGP gas distribution field Coaling, AL, the employer exposed employees to electrocution hazards when deenergizing and reenergizing distribution lines, in that, employees  had access to live line tools that were not removed from service every two years.

Issued

2024-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $9598.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(l)(3)(iii): The employer did not ensure that no employee approached or took any conductive object closer to exposed energized parts than the employer's established minimum approach distance, unless provisions described in (l) (3) (iii) (A) - (C) were followed:   (a) On or about 6/19/2024 -PGP gas distribution field Coaling, AL 35449, the employer exposed employees to electrocution hazards, that, employees were performing electrical work and utilizing tools such as the Rauckman Heavy-Duty BugWrench 9/16? x 3/4? HD Ratchet; BW-203HD, within nine (9) inches of an energized cutout switch.  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

2024-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $13711.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(m)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that all switches, disconnectors, jumpers, taps, and other means through which known sources of electric energy might be supplied to the particular lines and equipment were de-energized / inoperable (i.e. open) and then did not ensure that such means were tagged to indicate that employees were at work:   (a) On or about 6/19/2024 PGP gas distribution field Coaling, AL 35449, at Utility Pole # 2080, the employer exposed employees to electrocution hazards while making repairs on broken cutout switch where the employer did not ensure that all equipment was effectively de-energized.  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

2024-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $906.00 · Current $770.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  (a) On or about 6/19/2024 and at times prior, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine the hazards present when employees used electrical protective equipment such as Salisbury High Voltage Gloves while conducting repairs and/or maintenance in overhead power lines.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).