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Standard Cited: 19100269 R01 II Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1335114.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 02/20/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $72,930.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 01/31/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 02/26/2019
Final Order: 12/14/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/14/2019 | $13,260.00 | 02/20/2019 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/04/2019 | $72,930.00 | 02/20/2019 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/31/2019 | $72,930.00 | 02/20/2019 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(r)(1)(ii): There was not a second line-clearance tree trimmer within normal (that is, unassisted) voice communication under any of the conditions set forth in paragraphs [A] through [C]: a) 1701 Saulsbury Ave & McGovern Terrace, Wilmington, DE - On or about August 2, 2018, the employer failed to ensure a second line-clearance tree trimmer was within voice communication when a line-clearance tree trimmer was to approach a conductor more closely than 10 feet and when the branches or limbs being removed were within the minimum approach distances listed in Table R-6. Asplundh Tree Expert was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.269(r)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1192989, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/18/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 7020 Firethorn Drive, Beaumont, TX.