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Standard Cited: 19100333 C03 I A Selection and use of work practices
Inspection Nr: 1556707.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/17/2022 5
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 03/31/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419730
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/12/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/31/2022 | $14,502.00 | 05/17/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(A): When an unqualified person is working in an elevated position near overhead lines, the location shall be such that the person and the longest conductive object he or she may contact cannot come closer to any unguarded, energized overhead line than the following distances: (1) For voltages to ground 50kV or below - 10 feet (305 cm); (2) For voltages to ground over 50kV - 10 feet (305 cm) plus 4 inches (10 cm) for every 10kV over 50kV. (A) Jobsite, 508 Harland Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL: The employer did not ensure that unqualified personnel working in an elevated position and the longest conductive objects maintained the required distance from any unguarded, energized overhead power line. On or about October 1, 2021, employees were exposed to an electrocution hazard when performing line-clearance tree trimming operations from an aerial lift with a pole pruner within one (1) foot of an energized power line (7620 KV). Abatement Certification and Documentation Required