OSHA Inspection: FLEMING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC

Issued

2023-01-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13052.00 · Current $10442.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1408(a)(2):29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2): The employer did not determine if any part of the equipment, load line or load (including rigging and lifting accessories), if operated up to the equipment's maximum working radius in the work zone, could get closer than 20 feet to a power line.  On or about September 6, 2022 at the corner of Craig Ave and Gillen St, Metairie, LA employee(s) operated equipment within 10 feet of a power line. This condition exposed employee(s) to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

2023-01-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1408(a)(2)(i):Option (1)--Deenergize and ground. Confirm from the utility owner/operator that the power line has been deenergized and visibly grounded at the worksite.  On or about September 6, 2022 at the corner of Craig Ave and Gillen St, Metairie, LA employee(s) worked near  power lines that  were not confirmed to be deenergized.

Issued

2023-01-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1408(a)(2)(ii):Option (2)--20 foot clearance. Ensure that no part of the equipment, load line, or load (including rigging and lifting accessories), gets closer than 20 feet to the power line by implementing the measures specified in paragraph (b) of this section.  On or about September 6, 2022 at the corner of Craig Ave and Gillen St, Metairie, LA employee(s) operated equipment within 10 feet of a power line. This condition exposed employee(s) to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

2023-01-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13052.00 · Current $10442.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1408(g)(1)(i)(A): The  employer did not Inform employee(s) regarding the danger of electrocution from the operator simultaneously touching the equipment and the ground.  On or about September 6, 2022 at the corner of Craig Ave and Gillen St, Metairie, LA employee(s) operated a Hyundai excavator  within 20 feet of a power line.