OSHA Inspection: SAVAGE SERVICES CORPORATION

Issued

2022-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $14502.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.269(a)(2)(iv): The employer did not determine that each employee was complying with all required safety-related work practices required by this section by regular supervision and inspections conducted on at least an annual basis:   a) Savage Services Corporation, Missile #3, Fuel Yard, Comanche Generating Station, 2005 Lime Road, Pueblo, CO 81006: On or about June 2, 2022, and at times prior, employees were exposed to engulfment hazards from walking on top of coal piles with an active conveyor system below the coal that was pulling coal into feeder "D".   The employer did not ensure through supervision and inspections that safety related work practices were followed by employees.

Issued

2022-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $145027.00 · Current $145027.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.269(a)(2)(i)(A): Each employee was not trained in, and familiar with, the safety-related work practices, safety procedures, and other safety requirements in this section that pertain to his or her job assignments.   a) Savage Services Corporation, Missile #3, Fuel Yard, Comanche Generating Station, 2005 Lime Road, Pueblo, CO 81006:  On or about June 2, 2022, employees were exposed to engulfment hazards while walking and working on a coal pile above an active conveyor system below, which was pulling coal into feeder "D".   Two employees were engulfed as a result of working on top of shifting piles of stored coal.  Employees were not provided with training on safety-related work practices, safety procedures and other safety requirements for accessing and working on or near coal piles or the hazards associated with shifting coal or bridging conditions.

Issued

2022-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $145027.00 · Current $145027.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.269(v)(11)(xiii):  Employees were not protected from all hazards posed by shifting coal when working on or beneath overhanging coal in coal bunkers, coal silos, or coal storage areas:  a) Savage Services Corporation, Missile #3, Fuel Yard, Comanche Generating Station, 2005 Lime Road, Pueblo, CO 81006: On or about June 2, 2022, employees were exposed to engulfment hazards from walking and working on top of a coal pile with an active conveyor system below that was pulling coal into feeder "D".� Two employees were engulfed as a result of working on top of shifting piles of stored coal that collapsed.  or in the alternative:  Section (5)(a)(1) of 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 engulfment hazards:  a)  Savage Services Corporation, Missile #3, Fuel Yard, Comanche Generating Station, 2005 Lime Road, Pueblo, CO 81006: On or about June 2, 2022, employees were exposed to engulfment hazards from walking and working on top of a coal pile with an active conveyor system below that was pulling coal into feeder "D".� Two employees were engulfed as a result of working on top of shifting piles of stored coal that collapsed.  Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct the hazard include but are not limited to:  -Develop a work rule and prevent foot access to coal storage piles and provide training to employees on this rule.  -Follow the MSHA Safety Alert - "Best Practices for Working On or Near Surge Piles" which explains, among other things, to:  -Mark feeder locations and provide visual indicators to identify active feeders.  -Provide gates on feeders or ensure that coal cannot discharge when a feeder is not operable.  -Be aware of surge pile conditions such as excessive material settling in piles that have been idled, excessive compaction of material layers overlying the feeders, and freezing weather conditions that create hidden cavities when the material is "bridged" over a feeder.  -Prevent foot traffic on surge piles and provide adequate warning signs.  -Provide adequate training for all surge pile workers to include specialized training on alarm response, equipment needs and rescue and recovery plans involving engulfed equipment.