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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1601356.015 - 65046 - Big Rivers Electric Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
65046 - Big Rivers Electric Corporation
9000 Hwy 2096
Robards, KY 42452
Mailing Address:
201 3rd St Po Box 24, Henderson, KY 42420
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221112/Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/08/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/07/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1904292 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 14 | 14 | ||||
| Current Violations | 13 | 13 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $96,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $96,600 |
| Current Penalty | $89,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $89,600 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 338.31(1)(A) | 12/02/2022 | 01/31/2023 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100029 B01 | 12/02/2022 | 12/14/2022 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 12/02/2022 | 12/06/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 C08 II | 12/02/2022 | 12/20/2022 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 D01 | 12/02/2022 | 12/06/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 D03 III | 12/02/2022 | 12/20/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 D02 | 12/02/2022 | 12/20/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 12/02/2022 | 12/20/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100146 K01 IV | 12/02/2022 | 02/28/2023 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100146 K01 V | 12/02/2022 | 02/28/2023 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19100146 K02 IV | 12/02/2022 | 12/14/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 12. | 01012 | Serious | 19101000 B02 | 12/02/2022 | 12/08/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 13. | 01013 | Serious | 19101200 H03 I | 12/02/2022 | 12/06/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 14. | 01014 | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 12/02/2022 | 12/06/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
On June 7, 2022, an employee working as an environmental engineer was replacing two failed pumps in a pump station. Two coworkers connected the new pumps to electric and the employee lowered the pumps into the vault. It was noted that the pumps weren't working correctly and water was pumped from the space. The employee was allegedly overcome by hydrogen sulfide (H2S), fell into the vault and was killed. A coworker working for a contractor called for help after observing the employee fall and was also found in the vault.
Keywords: Hydro-Electric Plant, Hydrogen Sulfide, Inhalation, Poisoning, Pump
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1601356.015 | 39 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |