Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 D02 IV B Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
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Inspection Nr: 1134884.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $68,591.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/01/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/20/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/27/2016
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/27/2016 | $0.00 | 10/20/2016 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/01/2016 | $68,591.00 | 10/20/2016 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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; a. Plant Bowen, Unit 3 Cooling tower - The employer did not develop and issue a specific clearance (tagout procedure) which included specific procedural steps necessary for working on the de-icing circuits for tower 3. Georgia Power Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.269(d)(2)(iv)(B), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 900009, Citation Number 1, Item Number 6b 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.