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Standard Cited: 19100269 D02 IV D Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1273624.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
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 | $0.00 | 05/10/2020 | Other | ||
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/22/2019 | $0.00 | 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: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(d)(2)(iv)(D): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures: a. On or about 10/26/2017, at the Big Bend power plant, employees were exposed to potential hazardous energies, in that, the employer failed to ensure that lockout/tagout procedures for machinery with multiple energy sources had specific requirements for testing and verifying the effectiveness of equipment deenergizing and shutdown using the LOTO procedure. Equipment included: the Generator Hydrogen, CO2 Purge Systems / Hydrogen Spool piece, and the Unit 2 Condenser / Ball Cleaning hazardous energy control procedures. Employees were required to work on equipment with no requirement for testing or verifying energy isolation had been accomplished.