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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 106602667
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $560.00
Current Penalty: $335.00
Issuance Date: 08/20/1990
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/19/1990
Gravity: 07
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/05/1990 | $335.00 | 10/19/1990 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/20/1990 | $560.00 | 08/24/1990 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: a) Electrical hazard while workover rigs are operated within a distance of 10 feet of a 7,200 volt electrical line, Rig #11, on or about May 10, 1990. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be to ensure that electrical power lines are deenergized and visibly grounded prior to operating equipment in the vicinity.