Grip Electric: OSHA inspection 348680612
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Open case Fatality/Catastrophe inspection
Grip Electric OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 3
- Proposed penalty
- $34,755
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 3
OSHA opened inspection 348680612 at Grip Electric in Midland, TX on January 9, 2026 (fatality/catastrophe inspection). The record lists 3 violations (3 serious), with $34,755 in proposed penalties and $18,536 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1926.960, Working on or near exposed energized parts (2 citations). The case is still open, so penalties can change if it is contested or settled.
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
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2 citations · $11,585
Working on or near exposed energized parts
- 1926.960(b)(1)(i)
- 1926.960(g)(1)
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All 3 citations
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| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.959(d)(1) Minimum approach distance | Serious | 3 | $11.585,00 | $6.951,00 | August 4, 2026 |
| 01002A | 1926.960(b)(1)(i) Working on or near exposed energized parts | Serious | 3 | $11.585,00 | $11.585,00 | August 4, 2026 |
| 01002B | 1926.960(g)(1) Working on or near exposed energized parts | Serious | 3 | $11.585,00 | $0,00 | August 4, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Grip Electric fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348680612, OSHA proposed $34,755 in penalties; the current penalty is $18,536. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was Grip Electric cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1926.960 (Working on or near exposed energized parts): 2; 29 CFR 1926.959 (Mechanical equipment): 1.
What is a fatality/catastrophe inspection?
OSHA opens a fatality/catastrophe inspection after a work-related death or an event that sends workers to the hospital. The inspection type alone does not establish the cause; read the cited standards and the final case outcome on osha.gov.
Is OSHA inspection 348680612 closed?
No. The source lists the case as open. Citations can be contested, and penalties often change at an informal conference or settlement.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.