Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 R01 III Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1412661.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 02/08/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 12/11/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 01/06/2020
Final Order: 04/02/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/02/2021 | $13,260.00 | 02/08/2021 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/07/2020 | $13,260.00 | 01/06/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/11/2019 | $13,260.00 | 01/06/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(r)(1)(iii): Line-clearance tree trimmers shall maintain the minimum approach distances from energized conductors given in Table R-5, Table R-6, Table R-7, and Table R-8: The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical shock hazards associated with line-clearance tree trimming operations. This was most recently documented on or about July 2, 2019 at the Asplundh Tree Experts, LLC jobsite located between 1430 & 1444 N. Fairview Ave. Wichita, Kansas 67203. An employee engaged in line-clearance tree trimming activities was exposed to electrical shock hazards in that the employee made direct contact with two secondary lines of 0.120 kV each resulting in fatal injuries.