diff --git a/extensions/openpower-pels/data_interface.cpp b/extensions/openpower-pels/data_interface.cpp
index 901fea3..4a91fd0 100644
--- a/extensions/openpower-pels/data_interface.cpp
+++ b/extensions/openpower-pels/data_interface.cpp
@@ -137,7 +137,6 @@
                 std::get<std::string>(value));
 
             if ((status == Progress::ProgressStages::SystemInitComplete) ||
-                (status == Progress::ProgressStages::OSStart) ||
                 (status == Progress::ProgressStages::OSRunning))
             {
                 setHostUp(true);