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Standard Cited: 19100269 N06 I Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1102415.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/13/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $12,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date: 05/16/2016
Final Order: 03/31/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/31/2017 | $12,000.00 | 06/13/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/20/2016 | $7,000.00 | 06/13/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2016 | $7,000.00 | 06/13/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(n)(6)(i): The employer shall ensure that, when an employee attaches a ground to a line or to equipment, the employee attaches the ground-end connection first and then attaches the other end by means of a live-line tool. For lines or equipment operating at 600 volts or less, the employer may permit the employee to use insulating equipment other than a live-line tool if the employer ensures that the line or equipment is not energized at the time the ground is connected or if the employer can demonstrate that each employee is protected from hazards that may develop if the line or equipment is energized. a. Plant Bowen, JBR 3/4 Building - The employer did not ensure that when an employee attached a personal protective grounding cable to previously energized equipment, such as the buss bar and switchgear, a live-line tool or equivalent PPE was used in lieu of installation by hand.