OSHA Inspection: BENTON TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.

Issued

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14518.00 · Current $7259.00 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) On or about September 18, 2023 and at times prior,  employees were exposed to electrocution, shock, and burn hazards when working in close proximity to exposed live 7200 volt electrical parts, while installing telecommunication lines through existing electrical conduits.  Employees were not adequately protected by de-energizing the parts, adequate insulation  or other measures.

Issued

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.   (a)  On or about September 18, 2023, and at times prior to that date, employees were exposed to electrocution, shock and burn hazards while working in close proximity to live 7200 volt parts without adequate controls in place and without being qualified and trained on personal protective equipment, insulating tools, and conductive articles when installing telecommunication lines through existing electrical conduits.