Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260950 D01 III General.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1004567.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/11/2015
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date: 05/18/2015
Final Order: 06/20/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/20/2016 | $0.00 | 06/11/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/21/2015 | $7,000.00 | 06/11/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2015 | $7,000.00 | 06/11/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.961(c)(6): The employer did not ensure that the lines and equipment were deenergized by testing the lines and equipment to be worked with a device designed to detect voltage: a) 6533 Interchange Rd., Lehighton, PA: On or about October 27, 2014, employees were in the process of installing lightning arrestors on a 69KV power line and the line was not tested to confirm it was deenergized, exposing the employees to an electrocution hazard. Abatement Certification and Documentation Required.
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