OSHA Inspection: MARK'S WATER WELL SERVICE

Issued

Oct 2, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3): When work was to be performed near overhead lines, the lines were not de-energized and grounded, nor were other protective measures provided before work was started:    On or about June 09, 2014, at the University Brittany Lease #39063, the employer did not ensure overhead power lines were de-energized prior to an employee raising the boom on a water service truck.  This condition exposes employees to electrical shock and electrocution hazards.

Issued

Oct 2, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(iii)(A): Vehicles or mechanical equipment capable of having parts of their structures elevated near energized overhead lines were not operated so that a clearance of 10 feet (305 cm) was maintained:    On or about June 09,2014, at the University Brittany Lease #39063, the employer did not ensure the mast on a Semco Pulling Unit maintained at least 10 feet or more clearance from energized overhead power lines.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and electrocution hazards.

Issued

Oct 2, 2014

Abate by

Nov 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(b)(1): Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags were not used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger them:    On or about June 09, 2014, at University Brittany Lease #39063, the employer did not ensure proper safety warning symbols were visible to the operator prior to him raising the boom near energized overhead power lines.  This condition exposes employees to electrical shock and electrocution hazards.