Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100333 C03 I A 2 Selection and use of work practices
Inspection Nr: 283501.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/30/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $2,940.00
Issuance Date: 06/29/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/19/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/19/2012 | $2,940.00 | 06/30/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/29/2012 | $4,200.00 | 06/30/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(A)(2): 29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(A)(2): When an unqualified person was working in an elevated position near overhead lines with voltages to ground rated over 50 kv, the location was not such that the person and the longest conductive object he or she could contact would not come closer to any unguarded, energized overhead line than 10 feet (305 cm) plus 4 inches (10 cm) for every 10 kV over 50 kV: On March 27, 2012, at 221 Carey Lane, Friendswood, TX, employees were exposed to electrical hazards during tree trimming operations when an employee came into contact with a 72kV transmission line while using an aluminum pole saw to trim a tree in a resident's backyard.
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