Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 M03 VII Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1684216.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/05/2024
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/09/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/02/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/02/2024 | $0.00 | 02/05/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/09/2024 | $0.00 | 02/05/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(m)(3)(vii): The employer did not ensure the installation of protective grounds as required by paragraph (n) of this section: a) On or about July 13, 2023, and at times prior, LND Technical Services, LLC, did not require the use of temporary personal protective grounds on the Medium Voltage (MV) side of Transformer T201 during reconnection of cables to terminal windings after high voltage-inducing tests were completed on the MV side. This exposed employees to electrical hazards. b) On or about July 13, 2023, and at times prior, LND Technical Services, LLC, did not require the use of high voltage (HV) side, built-in grounding disconnect switches on Transformer T201 during High Voltage (HV) side reconnections of bushings to conductors after high voltage-inducing tests were completed on the HV side of Transformer T201. This exposed employees to electrical hazards.