OSHA Inspection: RUSHCO ENERGY SPECIALISTS, INC.

Issued

2024-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $11292.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not 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 June 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) who worked on electrical equipment and circuits were not sufficiently trained in and familiar with safety-related work practices to protect them from arc flashes, electrical shocks, and burns.

Issued

2024-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided:  a) On or about June 6, 2024, in the backyard area of the animal shelter, employee(s) worked on energized electrical equipment and circuits were not provided sufficient personal protective equipment to protect them from arc flash, electrical shock, and burns.

Issued

2024-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $11292.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.404(f)(1)(iv):  AC systems of 50 volts to 1000 volts shall be grounded under any of part (A) through (D) of this section:    a) Employee(s) worked in proximity to electric power circuits and did not ensure employee(s) were adequately protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the equipment and circuits.

Issued

2024-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.417(b): Equipment or circuits that are deenergized shall be rendered inoperative and shall have tags attached at all points where such equipment or circuits can be energized:  a) Animal Shelter: On or about June 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the equipment or circuits that were deenergized were not rendered inoperative, locked out, and tagged out at all points where such equipment or circuits could be energized.