Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260962 C
Inspection Nr: 1313004.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $129,336.00
Current Penalty: $77,601.60
Issuance Date: 10/24/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/08/2018
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/08/2018 | $77,601.60 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/24/2018 | $129,336.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.962(c): Temporary protective grounds were not placed at such locations and arranged in such a manner that the employer can demonstrate will prevent each employee from being exposed to hazardous differences in electric potential: a. On or about April 29, 2018, at a 230 kV transmission power line, the employer allowed three employees to work on the powerline without proper grounding, thereby exposing these employees to electrical shock and burn injuries.