Washington, District of Columbia · Electric Power Distribution · NAICS 221122
Pepco has 13 OSHA inspections on record in District of Columbia, the first in 1974.
OSHA's last visit started on Feb 11, 2025 as part of a related case, in Washington.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 6 citation items: 4 serious and 2 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $29,911 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $26,411, down 12%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.269, electric power generation, transmission, and distribution (2 items).
For context, across all utility employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $0. Pepco averages $12,661 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
2 inspections on this page followed a fatal incident.
Pepco also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company1001 Harvard Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20001 · Electric Power Distribution · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.966(e)(3) · Substations |
Serious | $12,661 | $12,661 | Jul 11, 2025 | Final |
1500 19th St. Nw, Washington, DC 20036 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3300 Benning Rd Ne, Washington, DC 20019 · Electric Power Distribution · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Feb 20, 2004 (fatal): Burn - electrical fault in cable
A substation electrician for an electric utility was grounding a distribution fe eder. An electrical fault occurred, and the ensuing electric arc burned the empl oyee over 90 percent of his body. He later died of his injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.269(a)(2)(iii) · Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Aug 6, 2004 | Final |
18th & Florida Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20009 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1212 New York Ave., Nw, Washington, DC 20005 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Conn. Ave & Davenport St N.w., Washington, DC 20006 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
800 I Street, N.w., Washington, DC 20005 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.950(b)(1) · Electric Power Transmission and Distribution: general |
Serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Mar 8, 1999 | Final |
3400 Benning Road, Washington, DC 20019 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 1998 | Closed |
3400 Benning Road, Washington, DC 20019 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Conn. Ave & Davenport St N.w., Washington, DC 20006 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 24, 1996 (fatal): Electric shock - direct contact with overhead line
An apprentice power line worker was standing next to a utility pole where a deen ergized overhead power line was dangling. Unaware that a line crew had arrived t o make repairs, a load dispatcher reenergized the 13-kilovolt line from a remote location. The power line moved as a result of being reenergized and struck the apprentice across the top part of his hands. The employee was electrocuted.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.269(m)(2)(ii) · Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution |
Unclassified | $5,000 | $3,750 | Oct 15, 1996 | Final |
6th & O Streets, N.w., Washington, DC 20001 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
14th And Aims Street, Washington, DC 20008 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1) · Electrical safety in construction |
Serious | $4,250 | $2,000 | Sep 4, 1992 | Final |
1900 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20067 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Washington site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 499 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.0 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEPCO- Edison Place Washington · 2025 | 499 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| PEPCO- Kenilworth Washington · 2025 | 274 | 1 | 1 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Benning T&D Washington · 2025 | 151 | 1 | 1 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| PEPCO- Benning Service Center Washington · 2025 | 103 | 1 | 0 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Benning Washington · 2025 | 94 | 2 | 2 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.269(a)(2)(iii)
(iii) Each line-clearance tree trimmer who is not a qualified employee shall also be trained and competent in:
29 CFR 1910.269(m)(2)(ii)
(ii) If no system operator is in charge of the lines or equipment and their means of disconnection, the employer shall designate one employee in the crew to be in charge of the clearance and to perform the functions that the system operator would otherwise perform under paragraph (m) of this section. All of the requirements of paragraph (m)(3) of this section apply, in the order specified, except as provided in paragraph (m)(2)(iii) of this section.
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1)
(a) Protection of employees. (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.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.