Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100269 D06 VII Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
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Inspection Nr: 1134884.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 10/20/2016
Initial Penalty: $68,591.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/01/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/27/2016
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: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.269(d)(6)(vii): Before starting work on machines or equipment that have been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee shall verify that isolation and deenergizing of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. If normally energized parts will be exposed to contact by an employee while the machine or equipment is deenergized, a test shall be performed to ensure that these parts are deenergized. a. Plant Bowen, Engine Generator House 120/208 Distribution Panel - On or about February 19, 2016 the Georgia Power authorized employee(s) did not verify the absence of voltage prior to work starting on the circuits and equipment. Georgia Power Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.269(d)(6)(vii), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 900009, Citation Number 1, Item Number 14b 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.