OSHA Inspection: NORTH EAST LOUISIANA POWER COOP, INC

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

Jun 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $8,873

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(m)(3)(xiii): The employer shall ensure that no one reenergizes the lines or equipment at a point of disconnection until all protective grounds had been removed, all crews who are working on the lines or equipment released their clearances, all employees are clear of the lines and equipment, and all protective tags are removed from that point of disconnection.  On or about December 17, 2016 at 107 Jarson St. Oak Grove, Louisiana, the employer did not ensure that all personnel were properly notified that the power line ground connections would be removed then notified again before re-energizing power to the street, resulting in an employee suffering an electric shock with injuries.

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

Jun 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(e)(2)(i): Before lockout or tagout devices were removed and energy was restored to the machine or equipment, authorized employees did not ensure that all employees had been safely positioned or removed from the work area:  On or about December 17, 2016 at 107 Jarson St. Oak Grove, Louisiana, the employer did not ensure that all personnel were safely positioned or removed from the work areas before tagout devices were removed and before re-energizing the power lines for the street.