OSHA Inspection: WILDLIFE SPECIALISTS, LLC

Issued

2013-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $7000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(B):     When an unqualified person is working on the ground in the vicinity of overhead lines, the person may not bring any conductive object closer to unguarded, energized overhead lines than the distances given in paragraph (c)(3)(i)(A) of this section (for voltages to ground 50kV or below-10 feet):  a) Two Bit Ranch site, Wheelerville, PA: An employee was electrocuted when he contacted an energized 14,400 volt overhead power line with an aluminum mist net pole used for catching bats, on or about July 29, 2012.  Abatement Certification and Documentation Required.

Issued

2013-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(2):     Employees, who were not qualified persons, were not trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by 29 CFR 1910.331 through 29 CFR 1910.335, but which were necessary for their safety:  a) Two Bit Ranch, Wheelerville, PA: Unqualified employees were not trained in and familiar with electrical safety related work practices, including but not limited to, working in proximity to energized overhead power lines, on or about July 29, 2012.  Abatement Certification and Documentation Required.