Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261407 B03
Inspection Nr: 1149651.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/18/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $12,471.00
Issuance Date: 08/12/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 09/08/2016
Final Order: 07/19/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 07/19/2023 | $12,471.00 | 08/18/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/14/2016 | $12,471.00 | 08/18/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/12/2016 | $12,471.00 | 08/18/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1407(b)(3): Additional measures were not in place to prevent encroachment of power lines. On or about May 15, 2016, the employer did not use at least one of the measures required to prevent encroachment or contact with the power lines while disassembling the crane, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock. Note: The additional measures are: i) Use a dedicated spotter who is in continuous contact with the equipment operator. ii) A proximity alarm set to give the operator sufficient warning to prevent encroachment. iii) A device that automatically warns the operator when to stop movement, such as a range control warning device. iv) A device that automatically limits range of movement, set to prevent encroachment. v) An elevated warning line, barricade, or line of signs, in view of the operator, equipped with flags or similar high-visibility markings.