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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100109 E01 VII Explosives and blasting agents.
Inspection Nr: 1395877.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/10/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/14/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/24/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/24/2019 | $0.00 | 08/14/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/10/2019 | $0.00 | 08/14/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.109(e)(1)(vii): Due precautions were not taken to prevent accidental discharge of electric blasting caps from current induced by other sources of extraneous electricity: a) Hydro Resources, County Road 18 and 69, Keenesburg, CO 80643: On and before April 23, 2019 the employer did not take due precautions to prevent accidental discharge of electric blasting caps from current induced by other sources of extraneous electricity, including static electricity, video cable power, and a wireless surveillance system. Two employees were struck by shrapnel from explosive caps that detonated prematurely. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards resulting in multiple shrapnel wounds from the discharges.