Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 post and maintain proper warming signs where such a circuit exists. The employer did not advise employees of the locations of such lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken: a) On or about July 26, 2018, the employer did not determine whether electric power circuits (overhead power lines) could be contacted by his employees during performance of their work at the site. b) On or about July 26, 2018, the employer did not post and maintain warning signs where energized electric power circuits (overhead power lines) existed. c) On or about July 26, 2018, the employer did not advise his employees of the locations of such lines and the hazards involved. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.