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Standard Cited: 19100268 E Telecommunications.
Inspection Nr: 1696185.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/26/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $7,656.60
Issuance Date: 12/19/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/10/2024
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/10/2024 | $7,656.60 | 01/26/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/19/2023 | $10,938.00 | 01/17/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.268(e): Tools and personal protective equipment -- Generally. Personal protective equipment, protective devices and special tools needed for the work of employees shall be provided and the employer shall ensure that they are used by employees. Before each day's use the employer shall ensure that these personal protective devices, tools, and equipment are carefully inspected by a competent person to ascertain that they are in good condition. a. Located along the powerline easement in the vicinity of 11250 Township Road 67, Killbuck, Ohio: On or about September 06, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees used an insulating fiberglass layup stick, known as the FG-Series Extension Pole, to attach a fiber optic cable to a support strand to ensure that employees were insulated from an energized 7,200-volt overhead powerline, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.