Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260702 H Requirements for equipment and tools.
Inspection Nr: 1263640.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/22/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $3,803.00
Current Penalty: $2,471.95
Issuance Date: 12/22/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/09/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/09/2018 | $2,471.95 | 01/22/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2017 | $3,803.00 | 01/22/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.702(h): Bull floats. Bull float handles used where they might contact energized electrical conductors, shall be constructed of nonconductive material or insulated with a nonconductive sheath whose electrical and mechanical characteristics provide the equivalent protection of a handle constructed of nonconductive material. The employer is failing to prevent employee exposure to contact with electricity. The condition was most recently observed on or about September 06, 2017, at 312 Cookshire Lane, Chesterfield, Missouri. Employee(s) used electrically conductive, aluminum poles during concrete finishing work. The poles measured approximately 23 feet in combined length. The overhead powerline measured approximately 21 feet 9 inches from the work surface. An employee suffered fatal injuries as a result of this condition.