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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 R01 III Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1420021.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/10/2020
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 12/26/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 01/20/2020
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/25/2020 | $13,260.00 | 01/10/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/26/2019 | $13,260.00 | 01/10/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(r)(1)(iii): Line-clearance tree trimmers did not maintain the minimum approach distances from energized conductors given in Table R-6, Table R-9, and Table R-10. On or about August 1, 2019 in the rear lot of 201 Neil Avenue, New Orleans, LA employee(s) were approximately thirty feet above ground performing tree trimming operations and approximately six feet from the conductor while utilizing uninsulated tools that spanned the gap between them and a 72 kilovolt overhead electrical power line. The employee was not wearing rubber insulated gloves.