Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 D06 VII Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1102415.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $38,500.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 06/13/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date: 05/16/2016
Final Order: 03/31/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/31/2017 | $0.00 | 06/13/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/20/2016 | $38,500.00 | 06/13/2016 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2016 | $38,500.00 | 06/13/2016 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(d)(6)(vii): Before starting work on machines or equipment that have been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee shall verify that isolation and deenergizing of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. If normally energized parts will be exposed to contact by an employee while the machine or equipment is deenergized, a test shall be performed to ensure that these parts are deenergized. a. Plant Bowen, JBR 3/4 Building, Buss B - Prior to starting work the Georgia Power authorized employee(s) did not verify the absence of voltage, using a test instrument, on the equipment or circuits located in the switchgear cabinet for Bus B. Georgia Power Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.268(d)(6)(vii), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 900009, Citation Number 1, Item Number 14b and was affirmed as a final order on December 5, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at Plant Bowen, 317 Covered Bridge Rd SW, Cartersville GA 30120.