OSHA Inspection: SUNSHINE WINDOW CLEANING, INC.

Issued

Jan 26, 2022

Abate by

Feb 14, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $5,801

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(B): The employer did not ensure that when an unqualified employee was working on the ground in the vicinity of overhead lines, the employee did not bring any conductive object closer to unguarded, energized overhead lines than the distances given in 29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(i)(A):  a) On January 7, 2022 and at times prior thereto; an employee used a Tucker ECO 50 conductive pole within 10 feet of a 7,200 volt phase to ground overhead power line while removing holiday lights from a tree.   Note) Certification and documentation of corrective actions are required for this item.

Issued

Jan 26, 2022

Abate by

Feb 14, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(2): When exposed live parts are not de-energized, other safety-related work practices were not used to protect employees who may be exposed to the electrical hazards involved.   a) On January 7, 2022 and at times prior thereto; an employee worked on the ground between a tree and overhead power lines using a Tucker ECO 50 pole to remove lights from the tree.  The pole was not rated or designed for use around power lines, and was extended 40 to feet 50 feet when the upper portion came within 10 feet of the 7200 volt phase to ground overhead line.   Note) Certification and documentation of corrective actions are required for this item.  Abatement Note:  Live parts to which an employee may be exposed must be deenergized before working on or near them, unless the employer can demonstrate that deenergizing introduces additional or increased hazards or is infeasible.  Only then, may other safety-related work practices be used to protect employees.