OSHA Inspection: K.T.I. UTILITY CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE, LLC

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(p)(4)(i): Operations of mechanical equipment near energized lines or equipment. Mechanical equipment shall be operated so that the minimum approach distance of Table R-6 through Table R-10 are maintained from exposed energized lines and equipment:    Worksite: The employer did not ensure that the derrick boom truck that was used for installing new poles was operated safely so that the minimum approach distance between the boom and the exposed energized overhead power transmission lines was maintained at all times.       On or about 06/09/2016, a portion of the boom of the above truck came in contact with the exposed energized overhead transmission power line, causing an employee working in close proximity of the truck sustaining fatal injuries from electric shocks.

Issued

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(p)(4)(ii): Operations mechanical equipment near energized lines or equipment. A designated employee other than the equipment operator shall observe the approach distance to exposed lines and equipment and give timely warning before the minimum approach distance required by paragraph (p)(4)(i) is reached:  Worksite: The employer did not ensure that an employee other that the derrick boom truck operator was selected to act as a "designated employee" to observe the truck operation to insure that the minimum safe approach distance was maintained at all times.  On or about 06/09/2016, a portion of the boom of the above truck came in contact with the exposed energized overhead transmission power line, causing an employee working in close proximity of the truck sustaining fatal injuries from electric shocks.