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Standard Cited: 19100269 P04 II Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1147451.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $12,471.00
Issuance Date: 11/10/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 12/01/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 12/05/2016
Final Order: 10/16/2017
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/16/2017 | $12,471.00 | 12/01/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/05/2016 | $12,471.00 | 12/01/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/10/2016 | $12,471.00 | 12/01/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(p)(4)(ii):The employer did not ensure that a designated employee other than the equipment operator shall observe the approach distance to exposed lines and equipment and provide timely warnings before the minimum approach distance required by paragraph (p)(4)(i) of this section is reached, unless the employer can demonstrate that the operator can accurately determine that the minimum approach distance is being maintained: On or about May 10, 2016, at 12281 U.S. 171, Noble, LA, employees were setting up mechanical equipment to install an electrical pole without an observer, and the mechanical equipment made contact with the primary electrical power line of 14.4 KV.