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The photo shows an electrical line close to a tree that was being timmed by an unqualified employee. The employee was shocked by the close electrical line, and fell from the tree, because he also was not wearing fall protection. Photo ID: 1406
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Category:

Powerlines

Hazard:

Electrocution

Standard Violated:

1910.333(i)(A)(1)

Corrective Action:

Stay 10 feet away from powerlines or tree limbs that may strike powerlines

Description:

The photo shows an electrical line close to a tree that was being timmed by an unqualified employee. The employee was shocked by the close electrical line, and fell from the tree, because he also was not wearing fall protection.