MONROE, CT —
OSHA Inspection: THREE PHASE LINE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of THREE PHASE LINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. in 1 SANDBAR ROAD NEAR STRUCTURE 266L, MONROE, CT 06468 (NAICS 237130). OSHA activity number 347117673.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- THREE PHASE LINE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
- Site address
- 1 SANDBAR ROAD NEAR STRUCTURE 266L
- City
- MONROE
- State
- CT
- ZIP
- 06468
- Mailing
- 35E INDUSTRIAL WAY SUITE 202, ROCHESTER, NH 03867
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 237130
- Employees
- 18
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.1408 A02
- Issued
- Jan 23, 2024
- Abate by
- Feb 16, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $16,131 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2): The equipment's maximum working radius could get closer than 20 feet to a power line and the employer did not meet the requirements in Option 1 (deenergize and ground) Option 2 (Keep a 20-foot clearance), or Option 3 (determine the line's voltage and refer to Table A for permitted approach distances). Jobsite near Structure 266L: On or about November 20, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the crane operator lifting two employees in a man-basket met the requirements of Option 1, Option 2, or Option 3 to avoid contact with power lines.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $16131
- — Z (S) $16131
1926.1408 G01 I E
- Issued
- Jan 23, 2024
- Abate by
- Feb 16, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1408(g)(1)(i)(F): The employer did not adequately train employees to maintain a safe clearance distance from power lines. Jobsite near Structure 266L: On or about November 20, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the crane operator lifting two employees in a man-basket did not allow the crane to contact a 27.6kV distribution line, which caused severe burn injuries to one employee.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1408 B04 II D
- Issued
- Jan 23, 2024
- Abate by
- Feb 16, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $16,131 · Current $16,131
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1408(b)(4)(ii)(D): The safety spotter failed to give timely information to the operator so that the required clearance distance could be maintained. Jobsite near Structure 266L: On or about November 20, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the safety spotter constantly monitored the clearance distance between the crane and the energized power line and gave timely information to the crane operator so a safe clearance distance could be maintained.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $16131
- — C (S) $16131
- — Z (S) $16131
1926.1408 G02
- Issued
- Jan 23, 2024
- Abate by
- Feb 16, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1408(g)(2): Employees working as dedicated spotters were not trained to effectively perform their task. Jobsite near Structure 266L: On or about November 20, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the safety spotter was effectively trained to constantly monitor the clearance distance between the crane and the energized power line and give timely information to the crane operator so a safe clearance distance could be maintained.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1427 C01
- Issued
- Jan 23, 2024
- Abate by
- Feb 16, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $9,218 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1427(c)(1): Licensing. When a state or local government issues operator licenses for equipment covered under subpart CC, and that government licensing program meets the requirements of 1926.1427(c)(1)(i), the employer did not ensure the equipment operator was licensed by that government entity for operation of equipment within that entity's jurisdiction. Jobsite near Structure 266L: On or about November 20, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the crane operator lifting two employees in a man-basket was licensed to operate cranes in the State of Connecticut.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $9218
- — Z (S) $9218
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 347117673.
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