Prairie Wind Energy Construction
Power and Communication Line Construction · Kansas · NAICS 237130
Proposed Penalty
$162,100
Standard Cited
29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(1)
Inspection #
1716692
Violation Details
Employer failed to ensure minimum approach distances to energized power lines were maintained. Workers operating a crane within 10 feet of energized 69kV power lines without implementing required safeguards or obtaining utility de-energization.
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