Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3): When work was to be performed near overhead lines, the lines were not de-energized and grounded, nor were other protective measures provided before work was started. Where lines are to be de-energized, arrangements were not made with the person or organization that operates or controls the electric circuits involved to de-energize and ground them. On or about September 13, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when trimming a tree near energized unguarded overhead power lines. The employer did not arrange with the power distributor for the overhead power lines to be de-energized and grounded, nor did the employer institute other protective measures before tree trimming work started. An employee trimmed with a manual aluminum pole saw 9 feet, 9 inches from an energized unguarded 7200 volts overhead power distribution line.