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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260416 A01 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1366235.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $11,934.00
Issuance Date: 04/29/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/06/2020
Gravity:
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date: 05/21/2019
Final Order: 03/06/2020
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/06/2020 | $11,934.00 | 04/06/2020 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/21/2019 | $11,934.00 | 05/16/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/29/2019 | $11,934.00 | 05/16/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means: a) Birdsboro Power Plant - isophase generator circuit breaker system: On or about December 13, 2018, employees assigned to work within the circuit breaker were exposed to electric shock due to uncontrolled voltage that originated and backfed from the switchyard. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.