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Standard Cited: 19100147 C02 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1279159.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,361.00
Current Penalty: $11,450.00
Issuance Date: 05/03/2018
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/07/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/29/2018
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/29/2018 | $11,450.00 | 06/07/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/03/2018 | $6,361.00 | 06/07/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(2)(ii): The employer's energy control program under paragraph (c)(1) of this section did not utilize lockout, where the energy isolating device was capable of being locked out: (a) Complete Energy Services Inc, dba Northern Plains Trucking, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On 11/16/17, the employer's energy control program under paragraph (c)(1) of this section did not utilize lockout, where the energy isolating device was capable of being locked out. Employees of DCP Midstream LP and Complete Energy Services Inc were involved in the removal of a hydrate blockage within a DCP Midstream LP pipeline. The DCP Midstream LP pipeline transported approximately 350 psi natural gas and other products of crude oil and gas extraction. The high pressure natural gas was both a pneumatic energy source and a thermal energy source. An employee of DCP Midstream LP closed one downstream block valve and one upstream block valve at the approximate ends of the one mile length section of piping. Employees of Complete Energy Services Inc did not place locks or tags on either block valve. The valves were capable of being locked out when closed. This condition exposed employees of Complete Energy Services Inc to uncontrolled energy hazards. (b) Complete Energy Services Inc, dba Northern Plains Trucking, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On 11/16/17, the employer's energy control program under paragraph (c)(1) of this section did not utilize lockout, where the energy isolating device was capable of being locked out. Employees of DCP Midstream LP and Complete Energy Services Inc were involved in the removal of a hydrate blockage within a DCP Midstream LP pipeline at a PDC Energy Inc tank battery. The tank battery included heater treaters, which used heat to separate oil from water. The heat was provided by burning natural gas. The high pressure natural gas was both a pneumatic energy source and a thermal energy source. An employee of DCP Midstream LP closed pipeline valves. Employees of Complete Energy Services Inc did not place locks or tags on the gas valves. The valves were capable of being locked out when closed. This condition exposed employees of Complete Energy Services Inc to an uncontrolled energy hazard. (c) Complete Energy Services Inc, dba Northern Plains Trucking, at Highway 392 and Weld County Road 71, N 0.9, W 0.2, Briggsdale, CO: On 11/16/17, the employer's energy control program under paragraph (c)(1) of this section did not utilize lockout, where the energy isolating device was capable of being locked out. Employees of DCP Midstream LP and Complete Energy Services Inc were involved in the removal of a hydrate blockage within a DCP Midstream LP pipeline at a PDC Energy Inc tank battery. The tank battery included a compressor. The compressor had thermal, pneumatic, and electrical energy sources. An employee of DCP Midstream LP vented the compressor and shut off the starter. Employees of Complete Energy Services Inc did not place locks or tags on the valve or on the starter. The valves and starter were capable of being locked out. This condition exposed employees of Complete Energy Services Inc to an uncontrolled energy hazard.