Inspection Detail

Inspection: 302257811 - Ameren Ue

Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office

Inspection Nr: 302257811

Report ID: 0729300

Date Opened: 05/13/1999

Site Address:
Ameren Ue
8200 Fine Road - Meramec Plant
St. Louis, MO 63129

Mailing Address:
8201 Fine Road - Meramec Plant, St. Louis, MO 63129

Union Status: Union

SIC:4911

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/20/1999

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/29/1999

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	200012433	Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	2					2
Current Violations	2					2
Initial Penalty	$7,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$7,500
Current Penalty	$7,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$7,500
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	5A0001	08/23/1999	10/18/1999	$3,750	$3,750	$0		I - Informal Settlement
2.	01002	Serious	5A0001	08/23/1999	10/18/1999	$3,750	$3,750	$0		I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200010494

Event: 05/12/1999

EMPLOYEE BURNED BY HOT WATER RELEASE FROM PUMP

A maintenance employee was inspecting a dirty sump pump that was not pumping. When he opened the priming port cap, hot water sprayed onto him. The employee suffered second-degree burns over 27 percent of his upper body. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LOCKOUT, ELEC UTILITY WORK, PUMP, HOT WATER

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302257811			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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