Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100332 B01 Training
Inspection Nr: 1248634.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/20/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $12,934.00
Issuance Date: 01/10/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/31/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/31/2018 | $12,934.00 | 02/20/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/2018 | $12,934.00 | 02/20/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Practices addressed in this standard. Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments. 12th Street Norfolk Southern rail yard, Streator, Illinois, West industrial rail spur, ACFX 59074 center flow covered hopper rail car - on or about July 17, 2017, the employer failed to provide training in pertinent electrical safety-related work practices to employees assigned to climb vertical fixed ladders on parked railcars where exposed to contact with a high voltage (12kV) electric power distribution line likely to result in electrocution. Work positions to access the roof, walk on running boards, and get samples were in the immediate proximity (within 4 - 12 inches) to energized, unguarded, and not insulated high voltage electric power line running parallel to and above railcars. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).