Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3): Before work began, the employer did not ascertain by inquiry, direct observation, or by instruments, whether any part of an energized electric power circuit, exposed or concealed, was so located that the performance of the work could bring any person, tool, or machine into physical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit. The employer did not advise employees of the location of energized electrical power circuits, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken: (a) Brand X Hydrovac Services, Inc. at Stapleton S Dr and Airlawn Rd, Denver, CO: On and around August 29, 2019, the employer did not ascertain by inquiry, direct observation, or by instruments, whether any part of an energized powerline was so located that positioning the boom of a vacuum truck could bring the boom into contact with the powerline during potholing operations under the powerline. The employer did not advise the employees of the location of the energized powerline, the voltage of the powerline, and the protective measures to be taken. This condition resulted in the fatality of a Swamper, who was electrocuted, when the boom of the vacuum truck made contact with an energized powerline, while the boom was positioned by the truck operator with a remote control.