Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 A04 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1603623.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/11/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $13,052.00
Current Penalty: $6,526.00
Issuance Date: 09/21/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/18/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 10/20/2022 | $6,526.00 | 10/11/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/18/2022 | $6,526.00 | 10/11/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/21/2022 | $13,052.00 | 10/11/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(a)(4):Existing characteristics and conditions of electric lines and equipment that were related to the safety of the work to be performed was not determined before work on or near the lines or equipment was started. Such characteristics and conditions include, but not limited to 1910.269(a)(4)(i) through 1910.269(a)(4)(viii). On or about June 21, 2022, at the 6604 Couch St. in Houston TX, employees were performing work on the distribution lines and equipment without determining the condition and characteristics of the grounding conductors.