Charleston, South Carolina · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · NAICS 238210
OSHA inspectors have visited Eks Electric in South Carolina one time.
It opened on Feb 23, 2016 as a planned inspection, in Charleston.
In all, OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $2,250; today they stand at $750, 67% less.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,078 penalty. Eks Electric averages $750 across 1 cited inspection.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 29, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $750 | $0 | Mar 29, 2016 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i)
(b) Branch circuits—(1) Ground-fault protection—(i) General. The employer shall use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites. These requirements are in addition to any other requirements for equipment grounding conductors.
29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i)
(j) Equipment for general use—(1) Lighting fixtures, lampholders, lamps, and receptacles—(i) Live parts. Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles shall have no live parts normally exposed to employee contact. However, rosettes and cleat-type lampholders and receptacles located at least 8 feet (2.44 m) above the floor may have exposed parts.
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