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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 D02 IV B Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1273624.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $12,675.00
Issuance Date: 04/20/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 100
Abatement Date: 05/10/2020
Gravity:
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date: 05/11/2018
Final Order: 04/22/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | $12,675.00 | 05/10/2020 | Other | ||
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/22/2019 | $12,675.00 | 05/02/2018 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/16/2018 | $12,675.00 | 05/02/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/20/2018 | $12,675.00 | 05/02/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(d)(2)(iv)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy were not developed: a) On or about October 26, 2017, at the Big Bend power plant, employees were exposed to potential hazardous energies, in that, the employer failed to ensure that the procedures for safely shutting down machinery with multiple energy sources were developed and implemented. Affected equipment includes: the Generator Hydrogen, CO2 Purge Systems, and Hydrogen Spool piece removal process. Employees were required to work on the equipment without using clear and specific procedures that safely deenergized and shut down the equipment.