Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 A02 I A Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Inspection Nr: 1599911.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $145,027.00
Current Penalty: $145,027.00
Issuance Date: 11/29/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 12/23/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 12/20/2022
Final Order: 08/31/2023
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/31/2023 | $145,027.00 | 12/23/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/21/2022 | $145,027.00 | 12/23/2022 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/29/2022 | $145,027.00 | 12/23/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(a)(2)(i)(A): Each employee was not trained in, and familiar with, the safety-related work practices, safety procedures, and other safety requirements in this section that pertain to his or her job assignments. a) Savage Services Corporation, Missile #3, Fuel Yard, Comanche Generating Station, 2005 Lime Road, Pueblo, CO 81006: On or about June 2, 2022, employees were exposed to engulfment hazards while walking and working on a coal pile above an active conveyor system below, which was pulling coal into feeder "D". Two employees were engulfed as a result of working on top of shifting piles of stored coal. Employees were not provided with training on safety-related work practices, safety procedures and other safety requirements for accessing and working on or near coal piles or the hazards associated with shifting coal or bridging conditions.