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29 CFR 1926.451(f)(6): Scaffolds were erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they, or any conductive material handled on them, could have come closer than the minimum distances established for specific voltages as set forth in the table in subparagraph (f)(6). a) Jobsite - The employer does not ensure that scaffolding is erected at the minimum distances set forth by this OSHA standard. This violation was most recently observed on the property 1401 North Second Street on or about 19 AUGUST 2014 where employees were applying a brick veneer from the tubular welded frame scaffold less than 10 feet from a high power line of approximately 15kv to ground, exposing employees to a shock and/or electrocution hazard. To abate this ongoing violation the employer must ensure that the power lines are de-energized, rerouted, jumped, or, that the scaffolding is erected at a safe minimum distance as instructed in the table of this standard. McGee Plastering was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.451(f)(6), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 965324, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 20 JUNE 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1806 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. McGee Plastering Stucco and Stone, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(6), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314230194, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on January 25, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 200 George Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.