Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260959 D02 Mechanical equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1424489.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/08/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $3,789.00
Current Penalty: $3,789.00
Issuance Date: 10/29/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/25/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/29/2019 | $3,789.00 | 11/08/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.959(d)(2): Observer. A designated employee other than the equipment operator did not observe the approach distance to exposed lines and equipment and provide timely warnings before the minimum approach distance required by paragraph (d)(1) of this section was reached, unless the employer can demonstrate that the operator can accurately determine that the minimum approach distance is being maintained. a) 301 Gilmore Street, Brundidge Alabama: On August 15, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that an observer was designated, to ensure that employees working near the 3rd (or C) phase switch jumper of a 7.2 kv power transmission line, was warned in a timely fashion, that the minimum approach distance was not being maintained.
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