Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100333 C03 I A Selection and use of work practices
Inspection Nr: 1145745.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,800.00
Issuance Date: 07/27/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/06/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/27/2016 | $2,800.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(A): The employer did not insure that 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, exposing employees to the risk of injuries caused by contacting energized current carrying parts. These may include electric shock, severe burns, and electrocution. a) 43 Park Place Job Site - On or about 5-6-16 - Unqualified employees were limbing a tree from an aerial bucket truck that was located less than 10 feet to two high voltage power lines of 23,000 volts and 13,800 volts, respectively.