Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260959 D02 Mechanical equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1603072.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $12,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/06/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/30/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/13/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/13/2023 | $12,000.00 | 12/30/2022 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/06/2022 | $14,502.00 | 12/30/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.959(d)(2): A designated employee other than the equipment operator did not observe the approach distance to exposed lines and equipment and provide timely warnings such that the minimum approach distance was being maintained before the minimum approach distance required by paragraph (d)(1) of this section was reached. On or about June 15, 2022, at an electrical sub-station, there was no designated employee to observe and provide timely warnings to an employee in an aerial lift who exceeded the minimum approach distance to energized lines and was exposed to electrical hazards.