Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 R01 II Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1192989.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $10,140.00
Issuance Date: 03/07/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/06/2018
Gravity:
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 03/28/2017
Final Order: 07/18/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/18/2018 | $10,140.00 | 08/06/2018 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/28/2017 | $12,675.00 | 03/24/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/07/2017 | $12,675.00 | 03/24/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(r)(1)(ii): There was not a second line-clearance tree trimmer within normal (that is, unassisted) voice communication under any of the conditions set forth in paragraphs [A] through [C]: a) At 7020 Firethorn Drive, Beaumont, TX, a second line-clearance tree trimmer was not within voice communication when a line-clearance tree trimmer was to approach a conductor more closely than 10 feet, and when the branches and limbs being removed were less than 2.5 feet from lines energized at more than 750 volts, exposing employee to electrical hazards.