OSHA Inspection: TRC ELECTRIC LLC

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5531.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:  a) Residence - 255 Beech Street Lancaster, PA: On or about January 26, 2024, employees were replacing a 200 AMP electrical panel at a residence and were not given appropriate training on safety-related work practices.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(iii)(A): Vehicles or mechanical equipment capable of having parts of their structures elevated near energized overhead lines were not operated so that a clearance of 10 feet (305 cm) was maintained:  a) Jobsite, 176 Riner Road Conestoga, PA: On or about January 25, 2024, an employee performed overhead electrical activities from a Haulotte 55xA aerial lift which was not operated so that a clearance of 10 feet was maintained from the energized overhead power lines.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2):  Persons who were not qualified worked on electric circuit parts or equipment that had not been deenergized under the procedures of paragraph (b) of 29 CFR 1910.333, were not capable of working safely on energized circuits, and were not familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools.  a) Residence - 255 Beech Street Lancaster, PA: On or about January 26, 2024, the employer did not ensure employees working on energized equipment, such as but not limited to an employee working in an electrical meter box while replacing a 200 AMP electrical panel, had the additional PPE or knowledge and skills of a qualified person to perform such task safely.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not using electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:  a) Residence - 255 Beech Street Lancaster, PA: On or about January 26, 2024, Employees did not use electrical protective equipment while performing electrical servicing and maintenance activities inside an electrical meter box with energized connections from the 240-volt underground power distribution lines. The employer did not enforce the employee's use of proper personal equipment including but not limited to insulated gloves.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i): When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee did not use insulated tools or handling equipment when the tools or handling equipment might have made contact with such conductors or parts:  a) Residence - 255 Beech Street Lancaster, PA: On or about January 26, 2024, an employee working in an energized 240-volt electrical meter fed from an underground power line did not use insulated tools or handling equipment if the tools or equipment might make contact with such conductors.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.