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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 N02 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1471704.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,277.00
Current Penalty: $3,277.00
Issuance Date: 04/30/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/27/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/27/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/30/2020 | $3,277.00 | 05/27/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(n)(2): For any employee to work transmission and distribution lines or equipment as deenergized, the employer did not ensure that the lines or equipment were deenergized under the provisions of paragraph (m) of this section and did not ensure proper grounding of the lines or equipment as specified in paragraphs (n)(3) through (n)(8) of this section: a) Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc. located at 36200 Paw Paw Rd. Lower Salem, OH 45715: On and preceding March 31, 2020, the employer did not ensure that lines or equipment were deenergized and grounded for the work to be performed on the system. A crew consisting of three lineman were performing work on a section of electrical distribution line with the line not properly de-energized and no ground was installed on the system the crew was performing work on. The following condition exposed the employees to electrical hazards.