Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 C02 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1319790.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $12,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/29/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/24/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/24/2018 | $12,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/29/2018 | $12,934.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(c)(2): The job briefing did not cover at least the following subjects: hazards associated with the job, work procedures involved, special precautions, energy-source controls, and personal protective equipment requirements: a) Kearny #12 gas compressor MCC Job briefing conducted prior and during trouble shooting of Siemens Motor Control Center (MCC) for Kearny #12 gas compressor did not include possible contact with known 4160 volt supply line and required PPE for tasks . On 5/29/18, an employee performing trouble shooting of MCC was burned from an arc flash when he contacted the 4160 volt supply line to ground with an under rated meter. Employees did not wear Class 2 gloves, 4FR clothing and Switching hood, Class 4 during removal of bolted cover or racking out of breakers. Condition occurred on or about 05/29/18