Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300608932 - Ameren Coffeen Power Station
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Ameren Coffeen Power Station
134 Cips Lane
Coffeen, IL 62017
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/06/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/21/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100840339 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100156 C01 | 05/04/1999 | 05/06/1999 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 05/21/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100156 D | 04/30/1999 | 11/19/1999 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | 05/21/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100038 A01 | 04/30/1999 | 05/26/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/21/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A fire occurred in the windings of a turbine generator exciter. Eight employees suffered smoke inhalation. All but one of the eight employees were held overnight for observation and released the next day. The remaining employee was apparently hospitalized for more than a day.
Keywords: FIRE, SMOKE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, SMOKE INHALATION, ELECTRIC GENERATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300608932 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Power plant operators | ||
| 2 | 300608932 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Power plant operators | ||
| 3 | 300608932 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors, n.e.c. | ||
| 4 | 300608932 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Power plant operators | ||
| 5 | 300608932 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 6 | 300608932 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Power plant operators | ||
| 7 | 300608932 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Electricians | ||
| 8 | 300608932 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Electricians |
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