OSHA Inspection: FORTE BUILDERS CO.

Issued

2017-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

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 physical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit:    (a)  Forte Builders, Co. 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 (phase to ground).  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.