OSHA Inspection: WISCONSIN ENERGY CORPORATION DBA WE ENERGIES

Issued

Nov 16, 2009

Abate by

Dec 19, 2009

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
provide employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards
that were causing
or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that:
(a)On or about June 19, 2009, an employee entering flooded steam tunnels
located
at MacArthur Sq. Parking/841 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was
exposed to the hazards associated with steam filled atmospheres.
Among others, a feasible and useful method to correct these hazards is to
develop and
implement procedures for testing prior to entry and continuously when in
the tunnels.
Certification, and documentation/evidence of abatement is required.
Certification of abatement is required by 29 CFR Part 1903 and is to be
submitted within ten (10)
calendar days after the abatement date.ment

Issued

Nov 16, 2009

Abate by

Dec 19, 2009

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
provide employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards
that
were causing
or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that:
(a)On or about June 19, 2009, an employee was exposed to the hazards of
contact
with heated flood water when entering flooded steam tunnels at MacArthur
Sq.
Parking/841 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Among others, a feasible and useful method to correct these hazards is to
conduct a
thorough evaluation of the hazards of flooded or otherwise abnormal
conditions within
the tunnels prior to entry.
Certification, and documentation/evidence of abatement is required.
Certification of abatement is required by 29 CFR Part 1903 and is to be
submitted within ten (10)
calendar days after the abatement date.ment

Issued

Nov 16, 2009

Abate by

Dec 19, 2009

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
provide employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards
that
were causing
or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that:
(a)On or about June 19, 2009, an employee was exposed to the hazards of
contact
with hot surfaces when entering flooded steam tunnels located at MacArthur
Sq.
Parking/841 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Among others, a feasible and useful method to correct these hazards is for
employees to
wear appropriate personal protective equipment for each entry into the
tunnels.
Certification, and documentation/evidence of abatement is required.
Certification of abatement is required by 29 CFR Part 1903 and is to be
submitted within ten (10)
calendar days after the abatement date.ment