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Standard Cited: 19260955 A05 I Portable ladders and platforms.
Inspection Nr: 936787.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/05/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 01/06/2014
Gravity:
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/29/2013
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/29/2013 | $7,000.00 | 01/06/2014 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/05/2013 | $7,000.00 | 01/06/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.955(a)(5)(i): When setting, moving, or removing pole(s) using mechanized equipment near energized lines or equipment, precautions were not taken to avoid contact with energized lines or equipment: On or about August 29th, 2013 employees were engaged in the tasks of erecting "guard structures" at the job site located 2520 yards north of the intersection of Currie Ln., and Northstar Rd. near Medicine Lodge, Kansas. Employees setting an un-insulated pole were exposed to electrocution and electrical shock and burn hazards in that barriers and protective devices were not installed to prevent contact of the pole and the 138,000 volt electrical transmission line.