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29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3): "Overhead lines." if work is to be performed near overhead lines, the lines shall be deenergized and grounded, or other protective measures shall be provided before work is started. If the lines are to be deenergized, arrangements shall be made with the person or organization that operates or controls the electric circuits involved to deenergize and ground them. If protective measures, such as guarding, isolating, or insulating, are provided, these precautions shall prevent employees from contacting such lines directly with any part of their body or indirectly through conductive materials, tools, or equipment. Note: The work practices used by qualified persons installing insulating devices on overhead power transmission or distribution lines are covered by 1910.269 of this Part, not by 1910.332 through 1910.335 of this Part. Under paragraph (c)(2) of this section, unqualified persons are prohibited from performing this type of work. a. On or about August 23, 2019, located at 120 North High Street in Gahanna, Ohio, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from live overhead powerlines. The live powerlines were not deengergized and grounded or any other protective measures utilized, i.e. guarding, isolating, or insulating, to prevent employees from making direct contact with any body part or through conductive materials; such as, tools or equipment. On August 23, 2019, a CMC, model S25, serial number S19A1907 aerial lift made contact with a live powerline while an employee was involved in tree trimming activities. The employee was electrocuted with approximately 7,620 volts.