Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 D06 VII Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 899400.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,550.00
Issuance Date: 05/31/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 07/10/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date: 06/24/2013
Final Order: 07/18/2014
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 | 07/18/2014 | $4,550.00 | 07/10/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/27/2013 | $7,000.00 | 06/12/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/31/2013 | $7,000.00 | 06/12/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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 did not verify that isolation and deenergizing of the machine or equipment had been accomplished: At the AMEREN-UE Calloway Nuclear Plant, switchyard, specifically at Bus B, 52-4, an arc flash occurred on or about 04/02/13 severely burning employees. Verification that Bus B, 52-4 was isolated from its 13.8kv electrical source was not performed prior to employees attempting to place personnel protective grounds on connectors located inside of this piece of equipment.