The firm’s client, an electrical contractor on a commercial hotel renovation project, was cited by OSHA for an alleged failure to properly de-energize and label circuits in an electrical panel. The firm successfully argued that the citation was improper, including because the circuits in questions were not known to the electrical contractor because they did not appear in contract drawings or specifications and were under the exclusive control of the project owner. As a result of the firm’s arguments, OSHA vacated the citation following an early informal conference, with no penalties assessed against the firm’s client.
Counsel: Chad T. Wishchuk