POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO
FIRST AND V STREET SOUTHWEST, Washington, DC 20024
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Inspection records
Jul 31, 1991#102638913Jul 31, 1991Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#102638913$19,5004 viol.4 violations$19,500 in penalties
Inspection #102638913
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 26, 1991
- Contested
- Oct 31, 1991
- Final Order
- Apr 10, 1992
- Closed
- Oct 1, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $45,000
- Penalties on Record
- $19,500
- Site Address
- 5402 Connecticut Avenue, Nw, Washington, DC 20015
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1926.950 General (Electric Power Transmission and Distribution) OSHA citation code: 19260950 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $2,500 | Oct 21, 1991 | Oct 31, 1991 | Apr 10, 1992 |
| 01002 | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Nov 18, 1991 | Oct 31, 1991 | Apr 10, 1992 |
| 01003 | 1926.950 General (Electric Power Transmission and Distribution) OSHA citation code: 19260950 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Oct 17, 1991 | Oct 31, 1991 | Apr 10, 1992 |
| 02001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 4 | $35,000 | $7,000 | Nov 18, 1991 | Oct 31, 1991 | Apr 10, 1992 |
Sep 13, 1988#100499219Sep 13, 1988Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#100499219$1,2002 viol.2 violations$1,200 in penalties
Inspection #100499219
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 13, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 14, 1988
- Contested
- Dec 27, 1988
- Final Order
- Oct 23, 1990
- Closed
- Feb 14, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,200
- Site Address
- 750 17th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20006
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.450 Scaffolding - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260450 A09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $800 | $200 | Oct 22, 1988 | Dec 27, 1988 | Nov 30, 1989 |
| 01001B | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $1,000 | Oct 22, 1988 | Dec 27, 1988 | Oct 23, 1990 |
Apr 15, 1987#100401710Apr 15, 1987Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#100401710$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100401710
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 1987
- Contested
- May 20, 1987
- Final Order
- Nov 25, 1987
- Closed
- Dec 2, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- M Nd Half Street Se, Washington, DC 20003
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.956 Hand and Portable Power Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260956 A03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $0 | Apr 30, 1987 | May 20, 1987 | Nov 25, 1987 |
| 02001 | 1926.28 Personal Protective Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260028 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1987 | May 20, 1987 | Nov 25, 1987 |
Apr 19, 1985#2011062Apr 19, 1985FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#2011062$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2011062
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 19, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 14, 1985
- Closed
- Jan 16, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1850 K St N W, Washington, DC 20006
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Electric shock and burns - electrical fault in equipment
Mar 8, 1984#173799Mar 8, 1984Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#173799$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #173799
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 30, 1984
- Closed
- Mar 30, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,302
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4000 Van Ness St Nw, Washington, DC 20016
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Jun 7, 1978#12200036Jun 7, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#12200036$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12200036
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 7, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 15, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,700
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1900 Pennsylvania Avenue Nw, Washington, DC 20068
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Nov 28, 1977#12218640Nov 28, 1977Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#12218640$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12218640
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 28, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 30, 1977
- Closed
- Feb 4, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 106
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- First And V Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 24, 1977 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Other | 8 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 8, 1978 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 4, 1978 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 4, 1978 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 4, 1978 | - | - |
Sep 22, 1976#12210613Sep 22, 1976Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#12210613$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12210613
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 22, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3400 Benning Rd Ne, Washington, DC 20019
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Aug 9, 1976#12234456Aug 9, 1976Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#12234456$21510 viol.10 violations$215 in penalties
Inspection #12234456
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 9, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 12, 1976
- Closed
- Nov 17, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $275
- Penalties on Record
- $215
- Site Address
- 3300 Benning Road Bldg 34 Gara, Washington, DC 20003
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Nov 2, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 C | Other | 2 | - | $35 | $35 | Sep 23, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 2 | - | $55 | $55 | Sep 23, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 2 | - | $55 | $55 | Sep 23, 1976 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 29, 1975#12233508Sep 29, 1975Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#12233508$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12233508
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 29, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 29, 1975
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 7
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2230 Ontario Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20009
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
15 inspections, 1974 to 1991. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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