Inspection Type |
Unprog Rel
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2019-05-31
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Emphasis |
L: OHPWRLNE
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Case Closed |
2023-04-13
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1409648 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1409632 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1409643 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261408 A02 |
Issuance Date |
2019-10-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
9282.0 |
Initial Penalty |
9282.0 |
Final Order |
2019-11-18 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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 April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, employees were exposed to an electrocution hazard while a tower crane was operating with its load line and load located at a distance closer than 20 feet from energized electrical lines. NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261408 A02 I |
Issuance Date |
2019-10-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-11-18 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2)(i): Option (1)-Deenergize and ground. The employer failed to confirm from the utility owner/operator that the power line has been deenergized and visibly grounded at the worksite: On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, the employer failed to ensure de-energization and grounding of electrical utilities, while operating a tower crane with a load line and load near energized electrical power lines, thus exposing employees to an electrocution hazard. NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION. |
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Citation ID |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261408 A02 II |
Issuance Date |
2019-10-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-11-18 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2)(ii): The employer failed to 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. Reference Option (2)-20 foot clearance: On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, the employer failed to ensure a load line and load for a tower crane were kept further away than 20 feet from power lines, thus exposing employees to an electrocution hazard. NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION. |
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Citation ID |
01001D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261408 A02 III |
Issuance Date |
2019-10-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-11-18 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2)(iii): Option (3)-Table A clearance. The employer failed to determine the line's voltage and the minimum approach distance permitted under Table A (see 29 CFR 1926.1408): On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, the employer failed to ensure the load line and load of a tower crane were maintained a distance away from energized power lines with the use of recommendations made by the utility owner or registered professional engineer, thus exposing employees to an electrocution hazard. NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION. |
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Citation ID |
01001E |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261408 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2019-10-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-11-18 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1408(d)(1): Part(s) of equipment, load line, or load (including rigging and lifting accessories) were allowed below an energized power line when the acceptions to paragraph (d)(2) did not apply: On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, employees were exposed to an electrocution hazard while operating a tower crane with its load line, load, and parts below energized power lines. NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261408 G01 I |
Issuance Date |
2019-10-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
9282.0 |
Initial Penalty |
9282.0 |
Final Order |
2019-11-18 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1408(g)(1)(i): The employer failed to train the crane operator and each crane crew member, in the procedures to be followed in the event of electrical contact with a power line. Such training must include the requirements of: 1926.1408(g)(1)(i)(A) through (g)(1)(i)(F): On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, employees were exposed to an electrocution hazard while operating a tower crane near energized electrical lines and not receiving training in the procedures to follow in the event the load, load, and parts made physical contact with the power lines. NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION. |
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Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261428 A |
Issuance Date |
2019-10-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
9282.0 |
Initial Penalty |
9282.0 |
Final Order |
2019-11-18 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1428(a): The employer of the signal person did not ensure that each signal person met the Qualifications Requirements (paragraph (c) of this section) prior to giving any signals: On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, the employer failed to train a signal person in giving signals to a tower crane operator prior to a tower crane operating near energized electrical lines, thus exposing employees to an electrocution hazard. NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261428 C03 |
Issuance Date |
2019-10-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-11-18 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1428(c)(3): The employer of the signal person did not ensure that each signal person had a basic understanding of equipment operation and limitations, including the crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads and boom deflection from hoisting loads: On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, the employer failed to train a signal person to understand the operation, limitations, rotational and pendular movement of loads for a tower crane that was operating near energized electrical lines, thus exposing employees to an electrocution hazard. NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION. |
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Citation ID |
01003C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261428 C05 |
Issuance Date |
2019-10-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-11-18 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1428(c)(5): Each signal person did not demonstrate that he/she meet the requirements in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this section through an oral or written test, and through a practical test: On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, the employer failed to evaluate a signal person prior to providing signals to a tower crane operator while the loads and load line of the equipment were operating near energized electrical lines, thus exposing employees to an electrocution hazard. NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION. |
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Citation ID |
01003D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261430 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2019-10-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2019-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2019-11-18 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1430(g)(1): The employer did not evaluate each employee required to be trained under this subpart to confirm understanding of the training: On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, the employer failed to evaluate an operator of a tower crane while the loads and load line of the equipment were operating near energized electrical lines, thus exposing employees to an electrocution hazard. NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION. |
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