OSHA Inspection: HIGH QUALITY CONTRACTING INC.

Issued

Jun 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(6):     The clearance between scaffolds and power lines shall be as follows: Scaffolds shall not be erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they or any conductive material handled on them might come closer to exposed and energized power lines than as follows:                        *Insulated Lines    _____________________________________________________________________                                                      Voltage          Minimum distance           Alternatives  ____________________ ________________________ _______________________                                                 Less than 300 volts.  3 feet (0.9 m)            300 volts to 50 kv.  10 feet (3.1 m)           More than 50 kv.....  10 feet (3.1 m) plus     2 times the length                        0.4 inches (1.0 cm)      of the line                        for each 1 kv over       insulator, but never                        50 kv.                   less than 10                                                 feet (3.1 m).  ____________________ ________________________ _______________________                            *Uninsulated lines  _____________________________________________________________________                                                     Voltage           Minimum distance         Alternatives  ____________________ ________________________ _______________________                                                 Less than 50 kv.....  10 feet (3.1 m).          More than 50 kv.....  10 feet (3.1 m) plus     2 times the length of                        0.4 inches (1.0 cm)      the line insulator,                        for each 1 kv over       but never less than                        50 kv.                   10 feet (3.1 m).  ____________________ ________________________ _______________________    Exception to paragraph (f)(6): Scaffolds and materials may be closer to power lines than specified above where such clearance is necessary for performance of work, and only after the utility company, or electrical system operator, has been notified of the need to work closer and the utility company, or electrical system operator, has deenergized the lines, relocated the lines, or installed protective coverings to prevent accidental contact with the lines.    (a)  Employees were conducting gutter and fascia work from a ladder jack scaffold that was within 3 feet of an uninsulated energized power line. (less than 50kv)