OSHA Inspection: LOOKS GREAT SERVICES OF MS, INC.

Issued

Aug 8, 2012

Abate by

Aug 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,870 · Current $1,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, the Occupational Safety and Health
Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from
recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to
employees, in that employees were exposed to hazard of electrical shock:
(a)  Electric Power Line Right-Of-Way - On or about April 6, 2012 through
April 12,
2012 take down crew truck's international (7300 DT466) bucket truck had a
bucket liner
that was damaged. Take down crew truck's International (7300 DT466) bucket
truck and
trim crew truck's International (USDOT 1383179) bucket truck had not had a
periodic
dielectric electrical test in last three years.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is:
The employer shall conduct periodic dielectric electrical tests and
inspections on all insulated
aerial lifts used for tree trimming operations. Vehicles which have not
received
periodic
dielectric electrical  inspections should not be dispatched to work crews
working within 10 feet
of power lines. The employer shall repair or replace damaged bucket liner.
(Reference:
ANSI/SIA A92.2 - 2001, paragraph 8.2.4, ANSI/SIA, Vehicle-Mounted
Elevating and Rotating
Aerial Devices).