Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260416 A01 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1727547.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $70,982.00
Current Penalty: $35,491.00
Issuance Date: 03/28/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/03/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/02/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/02/2024 | $35,491.00 | 04/03/2024 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/28/2024 | $70,982.00 | 04/03/2024 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1):The employer permitted an employee to work in such proximity to any part of an electric power circuit that the employee could contact the electric power circuit in the course of work and was not protected against electric shock by deenergizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means: a) On or about February 1, 2024, employees performing masonry at work to a new structure located at 2503 - 2511 W Farragut Ave., Chicago, IL 60625, were permitted to work in proximity to energized overhead powerlines and were not protected against electric shock. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.