OSHA Inspection: ZACHRY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

Issued

Sep 24, 2003

Abate by

Oct 6, 2003

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, the Occupational Safety and Health
Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from
recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to
employees, in that employees were exposed to a burn hazard from discharged
steam.
(a)Choctaw Power Plant - On June 11, 2003, three employees were exposed to
discharged steam while dismantling the #3 recirculation pump.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazard include but not limited to:
(1)Review and revise the current lock out tag out policy to ensure all
employees such as but not limited to authorized and affected employees
are required to apply his/her personal lock.
(2)Drain and verify process lines, valves, and pipes prior to commencement
of work.