MADISON GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
BELTLINE HWY & ESTHER BEACH RD., MADISON, WI 53713
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Inspection records
Jul 11, 2019#344145982Jul 11, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344145982$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344145982
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 11, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 2019
- Closed
- Jul 17, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 8
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- South Butler St., Madison, WI 53707
- Industry
- 221119
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.
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.
Employee suffers arm and facial burns in arc flash
Jul 22, 2014#339853061Jul 22, 2014Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#339853061$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339853061
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 22, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 22, 2014
- Closed
- Dec 5, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 67
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
- Industry
- 221119
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.
Jun 3, 2009#313128811Jun 3, 2009Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#313128811$6,3002 viol.2 violations$6,300 in penalties
Inspection #313128811
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 3, 2009
- Closed
- Dec 15, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 750
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,300
- Site Address
- Few Street & Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
- Industry
- 237120 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.652 Excavations - Protection of Employees OSHA citation code: 19260652 C02 I | Other | 2 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Sep 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.651 Excavations - Specific Excavation Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260651 C02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,500 | $4,800 | Sep 15, 2009 | - | - |
Sep 29, 2008#310768023Sep 29, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#310768023$5,0002 viol.2 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #310768023
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 29, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 6, 2009
- Contested
- Mar 17, 2009
- Final Order
- Sep 5, 2009
- Closed
- Dec 11, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- Walnut Substation, 501 Walnut Street, Madison, WI 53726
- Industry
- 221122 Electric Power Distribution
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.
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.
Two electricians receive electric shock and are burned
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution OSHA citation code: 19100269 M03 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Feb 1, 2010 | Mar 17, 2009 | Sep 5, 2009 |
| 01003 | 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution OSHA citation code: 19100269 M03 VIII | Serious | 1 | 8 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Feb 1, 2010 | Mar 17, 2009 | Sep 5, 2009 |
Jun 30, 2006#308385327Jun 30, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#308385327$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308385327
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 30, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 28, 2006
- Closed
- Jun 26, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 717 E. Main Street, Madison, WI 53703
- Industry
- 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
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.
Apr 29, 2002#303867253Apr 29, 2002Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#303867253$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303867253
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 29, 2002
- Closed
- Apr 30, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Rt 51 And Anderson Sts, Madison, WI 53703
- 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.
Feb 23, 2001#303861553Feb 23, 2001Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#303861553$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303861553
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 2001
- Closed
- Apr 19, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Colby & Van Deusen Streets, Madison, WI 53715
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Feb 8, 2001#303861330Feb 8, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303861330$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #303861330
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 26, 2001
- Closed
- Nov 14, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 700
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 601 & 645 Main Steet Buildings, Madison, WI 53703
- 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.
May 22, 2000#300571171May 22, 2000Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#300571171$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300571171
Dates
- Opened
- May 22, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 13, 2000
- Closed
- Jul 14, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 717 E. Main Street, Madison, WI 53703
- 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.
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.
Employees injjured in hydrogen explosion
May 20, 1998#300566056May 20, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300566056$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300566056
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- May 22, 1998
- Closed
- Jun 12, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 133 S. Blair Street, Madison, WI 53703
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 1 | 0 | f/cc |
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