Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260600 A06 I Equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1786303.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $145,652.00
Current Penalty: $145,652.00
Issuance Date: 04/30/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 05/29/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date: 05/19/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/27/2025 | $145,652.00 | 05/29/2025 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/30/2025 | $145,652.00 | 05/29/2025 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.600(a)(6)(i): For lines rated 50kV or below, a minimum of 10 feet was not maintained between the energized line and the equipment: On or about November 1, 2024, and at times prior thereto, and at times thereafter, excavators were operated within the minimum approach distance (MAD) while employees performed utility work in the areas listed below a-c. a) On or about November 1, 2024, employees worked on Eagle Street in close proximity of an excavator that operated within the MAD; b) On or about October 31, 2024, employees worked on Temple Street in close proximity of an excavator that operated within the MAD; and c) On or about February 3, 2025, employees worked on Franklin Road/West 3rd Street in close proximity of an excavator that operated within the MAD.