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Standard Cited: 19100307 C Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 1418752.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/10/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $9,472.00
Current Penalty: $9,472.00
Issuance Date: 01/06/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/24/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/24/2020 | $9,472.00 | 02/10/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/06/2020 | $9,472.00 | 02/10/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location: (a) ABB Inc. at 15001 County Road 46, Gilcrest, CO: On 7/25/2019, the employer did not ensure that equipment used was intrinsically safe or approved for the hazardous (classified) location. Three employees were tasked with disassembling a three phase VonRoll transformer. One employee used a Cordless DeWalt impact wrench to attempt to disconnect the leads from the bushings. The atmosphere inside of the transformer ignited. This condition exposed three employees to a fire and explosion hazard.