OSHA Inspection: TUFTS CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Issued

Nov 8, 2017

Abate by

Dec 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,897

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3): Before work began, the employer did not ascertain by inquiry, direct observation, or by instruments, whether any part of an energized electric power circuit, exposed or concealed, was so located that the performance of the work could bring any person, tool, or machine into pysical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit:  (a)  Tufts Construction and Development at 1462 Wolff St., Denver, CO 80204:  On and before September 7, 2017, before work began, the controlling employer did not ascertain by inquiry, direct observation, or by instruments whether any part of an energized electrical circuit, exposed or concealed, was so located that the performance of the work could bring any person, tool, or machine into physical or electrical contact with the electrical power circuit.  The employer did not ensure that framing subcontractor employees maintained a safe approach distances when conducting framing activities in close proximity to energized overhead power lines.  Xcel Energy confirmed that the overhead power lines were in close proximity to the building under construction and were energized to 7,620 volts (phase to ground).  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.