Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.600(a)(6): All equipment covered by this subpart did not comply with the following requirements when working or being moved in the vicinity of power lines or energized transmitters, except where electrical distribution and transmission lines have been deenergized and visibly grounded at point of work or where insulating barriers, not a part of or an attachment to the equipment or machinery, have been erected to prevent physical contact with the lines: (a) 520 Valentine Lane Bellefonte PA New Residential Homes- Employees were excavating a trench for utilities under an energized power lines that was 26000 volts phase to ground that was not deenergized, grounded or had an insulating barrier to prevent physical contact, exposing employees to electrical hazards, on or about October 25, 2021. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records. -