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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310962428
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/27/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/02/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/18/2009 | $2,500.00 | 02/02/2009 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/27/2009 | $2,500.00 | 02/02/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to high voltage electrical distribution lines by working within 10 feet of the energized power line: (a) Northwest corner of the intersection of State Highway 85 and State Highway 138, the employee working from an Altec aerial lift was working within five feet of the 7,200 volt electrical distribution line, installing a traffic control camera on the side of a metal pole holding up the traffic signal lights, facing the west bound side of Highway 138 ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Among other methods, one feasible and effective method of abatement would be to have Georgia Power either de-energize the electrical lines or put protective hoses or blankets over the power lines.