Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 M03 V Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 963386.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/04/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/25/2014
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/25/2014 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/04/2014 | $7,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(m)(3)(v): After the applicable requirements in paragraphs (m)(3)(i) through (m)(3)(iv) of this section have been followed and the employee in charge of the work has been given a clearance by the system operator, the lines and equipment to be worked were not tested to ensure that they are de-energized: a. On or about March 14, 2014, the system operator did not test a 23kV primary high voltage power line to ensure that it was de-energized, which resulted in an electrical arc flash that injured two contracted employees.