OSHA Inspection: PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO

Issued

Mar 8, 1999

Abate by

Mar 31, 1999

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(v)(11)(xii):  Where coal-handling operations may produce a
combustible
atmosphere from fuel sources or from flammable gases or dust, sources of
ignition were not
eliminated or safely controlled to prevent ignition of the combustible
atmosphere:
a)  At 6198 Franklin St. Denver, CO.:  Employees were exposed to explosion
hazards
due to the coal system not being maintained and operated properly.  The
crusher and
tramp iron extraction systems were not working, or working at a
substandard level
creating an explosion hazard in the pulverizer mills.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (See
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Mar 8, 1999

Abate by

Mar 24, 1999

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 8, 1999

Abate by

Apr 14, 1999

Penalty

Initial $25,000 · Current $20,000 Reduced