Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260959 D03 I Mechanical equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1537767.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 11/23/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $6,690.00
Issuance Date: 10/25/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/22/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/22/2021 | $6,690.00 | 11/23/2021 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/25/2021 | $9,557.00 | 11/23/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.959(d)(3)(i):1926.959(d)(3)(i): The energized lines or equipment exposed to contact shall be covered with insulating protective material that will withstand the type of contact that could be made during the operation. On or about June 21, 2021, employees engaged in power distribution construction at site Wild Rye #2 near Big Spring, TX, were exposed to electrocution hazards as the employer failed to ensure the energized lines or unenergized lines had insulating cover while performing hot crossing operations.