The semi-annual near miss observation and hazard elimination documentation identifies potential hazards observed between March 1 and June 4, 2014. Hazards included slip, trip and fall risks from tools, cords, water and other debris; electrical shock from exposed cords; burns from hot surfaces, steam and welding; injuries from falling objects, pinch points, sharp edges and congested work areas; and safety risks associated with working at heights, around moving equipment and with multiple contractors on site. Actions taken to address hazards included cleaning, barricading, signage, briefing employees, adjusting equipment, and coordinating work.

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NEAR MISS OBSERVATION AND ELIMINATION OF HAZARDS DOCUMENTATION
SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW 2014
Date Near Miss Observation (WHAT) Potential Hazard (WHY) How Eliminated (ACTION)
Mar 1 2014 Step at entrance way is up 2” Slip & Fall Brief individuals and place sign up as “Watch Step /
Trip Hazard” or use another entrance.
Mar 2 2014 Earplugs mandatory when using impact wrench Hearing Loss Stopped workers until we all had earplugs in/ briefed
told to yell using impact wrench put in ear protection
Mar 3 2014 Welding machine set up just inside door with no
warning for people coming in door and
accidentally running into it while in use
Accident waiting to happen Put caution tape outside to warn individuals and
posted fire watch there as well while welder in use.
Mar 3 2014 Plant contractor forklift operator not paying
attention to load shifting on forks
Dropping load or putting TGM person in
danger
Immediately stopped operator, made aware of our
concerns and needed to pay closer attention to task
Mar 15 2014 Water off roof while raining Slip & Fall Rope off area; mop up water
Mar 15 2014 Electrical Cords lying on floor Slip & Fall Use Tuff Track protector covers od run overhead
Mar 17 2014 Turbine shell extremely hot Burns Rope off area and wear gloves
Mar 17 2014 Steam blowing from 40# relief valve Burns Rope off area, be aware, talk to mill to close block
valve
Mar 17 2014 Trash and parts lying on turbine deck floor Slip & Fall Move parts to different location, clean up and remove
trash, good housekeeping awareness
Mar 18 2014 Trash on stairs leading to turbine deck (wood) Slip & Fall Remove trash from stairs
Mar 18 2014 Open hole around turbine deck area Slip & Fall Use harness and load limiter once horizontal joint
bolts are removed install covers over hole
Mar 19 2014 Tools lying on floor around turbine deck Slip & Fall Remove tools and put back where they belong and /
or relocate them so they don’t become a trip hazard
Mar 19 2014 Oil on floor in basement area Slip & Fall Cordon off area until oil is cleaned up / clean up oil
Mar 19 2014 Chain fall not working properly Unsafe condition Tag chain fall and not use
Mar 19 2014 Flame arrestor missing on oxygen & acetylene
bottles
Burns; unsafe condition Installed spark arrestors on bottles
Mar 20 2014 Open hole around relief valve Slip & Fall Build barricade and tag around hole opening
Mar 20 2014 Plywood decking starting to warp on grating due
to moisture from the basement
Slip & Fall Reconfigure plywood by flipping and retaping
Mar 20 2014 Icy road conditions Dangerous road conditions and slippery
hazards
Drive careful and be aware of conditions
Mar 20 2014 Obstacles in walkway area Slip & Trip Remove obstacles before they create a hazard
Mar 20 2014 Loose clothing Caught in rotating equipment, mutilation Tuck in clothing and button up

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and / or death
Mar 21 2014 Parts in walkway Slip & Fall Move parts to different location and eliminate hazard
Mar 21 2014 Steam leaking out of V-2 valve rack cavity Burns Mill to close block valve more, wear gloves and be
aware of hot steam
Mar 21 2014 Open holes on turbine deck area Slip & Fall Installed barricades and tag around holes
Mar 21 2014 Housekeeping lacks Slip & Fall Cleaned up are before it becomes a hazard
Mar 21 2014 Found power extension cords without GFI
Interrupter
Electrical shock Installed ground fault interrupters and briefed
Mar 21 2014 Oil around turbine deck Slip & Fall Cleaned up and blocked source of leak
Mar 21 2014 Working around other contractors Other contractors could be making a lift
or moving something that you are
unaware of, could cause a hazard or
injury
Establish communications with all contractors in the
area.
Mar 22 2014 Steam leaking out of 450# line in lower half shell Burns Tighten valve and employees made Aware of PPE and
gloves
Mar 22 2014 Open hole around turbine and generator area Slip & Fall, dropping tools Barricaded area and tagged / cordoned off and
tagged basement area
Mar 22 2014 Staging on stairs for MSV disassembly Slip & Fall / Tight and congested area Placed caution tape around area
Mar 22 2014 Paint fumes from generator painting Nausea, dizziness Ventilate area
Mar 22 2014 Scaffolding ladders moving up & down between
sections
Pinch point on hands or fingers Wear gloves and tape joints on scaffold
Mar 23 2014 Extremely high noise levels Hearing loss Wear ear protection
Mar 23 2014 Expansion joints around turbine and generator
are exceptionally wide
Slip & Fall, potential for ankle or knee
injury
Be aware of the joints area and keep clear, not
feasible to cover joint, it would cause a trip hazard
Mar 23 2014 Water and other process liquids on the ground
near parking and restroom areas
Slip & Fall, damage to footwear Avoid the wet areas outdoors
Mar 23 2014 Heavy traffic in the parking lot and restroom
areas combined with high noise levels
Injury by vehicle or equipment Keep your head on a swivel, be aware that you may
not be visible to drivers or equipment operators
Mar 23 2014 Steep stairs going down to the basement to
access generator air coolers
A fall with significant personal injuries Use the 3 point contact method while ascending or
descending, do not carry tools or materials up or
down the stairs.
Mar 23 2014 Loose grating around front standard Trip hazard Secure grating to floor joist
Mar 23 2014 Screws left in box after opening Puncture wounds Remove screws, nails or staples completely when box
is opened
Mar 24 2014 O2 and acetylene not tied down in back of truck Explosion, fire, pinch points Stopped truck and secured bottles
Mar 24 2014 Steam leak coming from 450# extraction line burns Close valve more and awareness, use of gloves
Apr 4 2014 Loose gravel throughout work site area Trip & Fall, sprained ankle Extreme caution while walking around area
Apr 4 2014 Natural gas is used as primary fuel on site Explosion, fire, burns Use of hot work permits and common sense. Smoke

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ONLY in designated smoking areas, keep all
combustion equipment out of area away from natural
gas lines and valves
Apr 4 2014 Unloading trailers Lightening and wind hazard Wait until storm passes to unload
Apr 4 2014 Rigging tool trailers Employees could fall off trailer Wear load limiter and tie off
Apr 4 2014 Removing rigging without gloved Pinch point or hand cut Wear gloves
Apr 5 2014 Concrete curbs around turbine enclosures Trip & Fall, sprained ankle Watch footing when entering and exiting areas. Use
caution when carrying tooling or parts
Apr 5 2014 Vertical ladders to work area Falls and dropping tools Do not attempt to carry tools up or down ladder,
instead put tools in a bucket and hoist to work
platform
Apr 5 2014 Unmarked swing gate Fall Maintained watch until caution tape and tag was put
up
Apr 5 2014 Knot in tag line Personal and / or property damage Stopped lift until knot was removed
Apr 5 2014 Crane bridge hitting vent pipe Crane could hang up on vent line and
damage it and fall
Relocated vent line
Apr 5 2014 Open hole on turbine deck area Slip & Fall Barricaded hole and tagged
Apr 6 2014 Hot surfaces Burn potential Wear proper PPE
Apr 6 2014 Muster point confusion Health, personal injury / death Received correct muster point location from plant
safety and briefed employees
Apr 6 2014 Holding tag line until end of rope Tag line could wrap around hand Hold tag line correctly use gloves
Apr 6 2014 Wrapping tag line around forearm Tag line could mutilate or lose arm Hold tag line loosely in hand with gloves
Apr 6 2014 Air hose lying across roadway Slip & Fall Remove hazard and re-route air hose
Apr 7 2014 Air header manifold shut-off valves Accidently kick valve & pressurize air line Install globe valve on air header manifold
Apr 7 2014 Bench grinder guards and tool rest out of
adjustment
Personal injury, object pulled into grinder Fixed guards and adjusted tool rest to proper 1/8”
adjustment
Apr 7 2014 No safety clips in air hoses Hose could come loose and cause serious
personnel and equipment damage
Install safety air hose clips
Apr 7 2014 Dark stairwell Trip & Fall Plant reset breaker to lights in stairwell area
Apr 7 2014 Drop cord left in walkway at the exciter end of the
generator compartment
Could tangle around a person’s feet, trip
hazard
Rolled up cord neatly and removed it from walkway
area
Apr 7 2014 Tag line not tie off to appropriate area Possibility of losing control of the load Identified the misstep and corrected tag line location
Apr 8 2014 Wire rope cables crossed Uneven load or load could jump causing
injury
Straightened wire rope prior to lifting load
Apr 8 2014 Hot water dripping from valve Burns Cordoned off area with tag
Apr 8 2014 Slippery conditions due to inclement weather Trip & Fall Keep floors dry to prevent slips
Apr 8 2014 Standing water in several areas Slip & Trip, soaked feet could lead to
blistering
Use dry path to walk

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Apr 9 2014 Crane operating between two sets of high voltage
lines
Electrocution Use lift plan to eliminate hazards and maintain safe
distance
Apr 9 2014 Ongoing work around the turbine end, generator
enclosure door. Welding leads, drop cords and
tools in walkway area
Slips, Trip & Fall Be aware of contractors working in area, keep away
Apr 9 2014 Housekeeping on NRV deck and in basement Tip hazard and falling objects Both areas were cleaned up
Apr 9 2014 Ongoing work around the turbine end, generator
enclosure door. Welding leads, drop cords and
tools in walkway area
Slips, Trip & Fall Be aware of contractors working in area, keep away
Apr 9 2014 Crane hook too low Walk into hook, head injury Raise hook to safe height
Apr 10 2014 Plant speed limits. A delivery truck was exceeding
the speed limit
Injury to pedestrians Driver was reprimanded for infraction, if caught again
will not return
Apr 10 2014 Plywood buckling in the generator storage area Trip & Fall When the field house is removed plywood will be
removed, meanwhile cordoned off area
Apr 10 2014 Drop cords & air hoses in walkway Trip hazard Rerouted drop cords and air hoses overhead
Apr 10 2014 Crane hook too low Walking into hook, potential head or
upper extremities injury
Moved crane hook up and out of way
Apr 10 2014 Pallet left in from of entry / exit door to
powerhouse
Tripping hazard Removed pallet out of the way
Apr 11 2014 Tools left on top of vidmars and there is an open
crane bay behind them with a 40ft drop off
Object could fall or roll off and injure
individuals below
Removed all tools and objects from top of vidmars
and made everyone aware to keep everything off the
top
Apr 11 2014 Slick surface around oil tank area Slip, Trip & Fall Clean the surface of oil
Apr 11 2014 The back wall on the exciter end of the generator
was removed, keep the safety strap in place
Potential fall into Keep safety strap in place to prevent employee from
falling into
Apr 11 2014 A nail was found sticking out of the generator
enclosure
Potential cut or puncture of the skin Removed nail and checked entire enclosure for other
hazards
Apr 12 2014 Missing air line clip Potential disconnection of energized hose
resulting in injury or damage
Installed clip and inspected rest of air line
connections for missing hardware
Apr 12 2014 Combustion turbine generator space heaters are
energized
Electrical shock, electrocution Bolted the enclosure doors and posted placards with
risk of hazard
Apr 12 2014 Asbestos on top of NRV lid Health Hazard Stop work have insulation abated and removed by
professionals
Apr 14 2014 Compartment doors blowing with wind Impact employee and equipment damage Tied doors open that could not be latched shut
Apr 14 2014 Open holes around generator lead box Fall hazard Cover holes and barricade tape
Apr 14 2014 Congested area Trip Hazard Organize parts
Apr 15 2014 Open Hole Fall Hazard Barricade open holes
Apr 16 2014 Welding without blind Flash Burn to eyes Set up blind

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Apr 16 2014 Other contractors working in exhaust section and
welding in the area
Welding arc flash will bur the eyes also
inhalation hazard
Leave the work area when necessary
Apr 16 2014 Drop cords lying across street Potential shock and damage to cord Protect and barricade cord
Apr 17 2014 Overhead work Parts and / or tools could fall and hit
someone
Barricade area beneath and monitor
Apr 17 2014 Slippery conditions near the V-1 Valve Operator Slip & Fall
Apr 18 2014 Safety clips missing on air lines Could come apart and injure workers Install safety clips on all lines
Apr 19 2014 Steam turbine generator heaters found grounded
to the stator frame
Electrical shock / electrocution Disconnect and de-energize heaters
Apr 21 2014 Oil on floor Main Actuator Slip & Fall Cleaned up oil and repaired leak
Apr 21 2014 Packaging from the stop/control valves not
stored properly
Trip & Fall Cleaned up area
Apr 21 2014 Kinked chokers Load could be lost, damage to equipment Inspect all rigging prior to use
Apr 22 2014 Congested work area Slip, Trip & Fall Be aware of surroundings and other contractors
Apr 22 2014 Poisonous snakes identified at plant site Bite could lead to severe reaction and
swelling
Snake was eliminated and employees were briefed on
this and other rodent hazards
Apr 22 2014 Irregular stair landings and risers Trip & Fall Made employees aware, watch your step
Apr 23 2014 Housekeeping Could result in slips, trips & falls Cleaned up work areas
Apr 23 2014 Tool fell off scaffold Could call on another worked and result
in injury
Eliminate unused tools from platform and ensure of
the 4” toe boards are in place
Apr 24 2014 Cabinet doors open Personnel could walk into them of snag
corners
Keep doors close
Apr 24 2014 Hydraulic oil on hands Personal injury, skin injury Use proper PPE gloves when handling oils
Apr 25 2014 Trolley chains hanging down When moving crane chains could hang up
on equipment
Secure chains before moving crane
Apr 26 2014 High noise level Health hazard/ communication on deck is
not clear
Wear ear protection/ Make sure communication is
clear and employees understand
Apr 27 2014 Housekeeping Could cause trip hazards Clean work area as tasks are completed
Apr 28 2014 Tool cabinet doors open in walk way Personnel could walk into or catch
corner of door
Keep doors close
Apr 29 2014 Hook latch bent on chain fall Rigging could come off resulting in a
injury and property damage
Inspected rigging before use, take out of service
if any issues are noted
May 8 2014 Congested work areas Trip hazards Be aware of your surroundings
May 10 2014 Pallets on floor Trip Hazard Stack pallets and remove from turbine deck
May 10 2014 Water on Floor Slip Hazard Clean water up
Jun 2 2014 Scaffolding is used at the front of the generator to
rig off of, it is close to an open floor at the base of
the generator
Movement of lifted load could move the
scaffolding feet towards the opening
between the flooring & the generator
Blocked the legs between the generator to prevent
any movement

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Jun 2 2014 Many other contractors on site and excessive
traffic flow
Others not paying attention could cause
hazardous conditions
Take time to know your surroundings and what’s
going on around you
Jun 3 2014 Lack of overhead crane support Back and muscle strain in pulling load to
laydown area & movement of parts after
being placed on pallet
Be careful, use teamwork when moving parts,
components and equipment
Jun 3 2014 Two cranes working outside crane bay Many unforeseen obstacles and
hazardous conditions
Use extreme caution when outside of the crane bay
area, pay close attention to barricades and tags
Jun 4 2014 Railing has been removed at the crane bay 2nd
floor level, this allows access for forklift and
removal of generator rotor removal, safety chains
are in place
Falls if leaned on Attention to detail, use of load limiters when close to
edges
Jun 4 2014 Air line in walkway Trip & Fall Relocated air line
Jun 5 2014 Open area between the deck floor and the field Falls Opening was secured and barricaded
Jun 5 2014 Mobile crane used to remove generator rotor
there were excessive amount of personnel in area
Trips, falls, vision blocked, communication
hindrance and confusion
Barricaded area to keep non-essential people out of
lift area
Jun 11 2014 Generator heaters were not locked out Shock hazard / electrocution Locked and tagged out generator heaters
Jun 11 2014 Slippery conditions outside due to bad weather Slip & Fall Stay on firm dry ground when possible, use common
sense
Jun 12 2014 Very steep stairs between the turbine deck and
basement
Fall Use extreme caution when using stairs, find a more
safe way, use the 3 point method
Jun 12 2014 Very soft footing in the contractor parking area Falls, twisted ankle Use caution when walking
Jun 13 2014 Open hole between the turbine deck and
generator
Fall Strung caution tape, use of harness load limiters in
area as needed
Jun 16 2014 Lifting plywood at seams on deck Trip & Fall Preposition and Re-tape plywood
Jun 16 2014 Studs sticking out of back wall Catching clothes, running into, cause
personal injury
Cordoned off area, use caution
Jun 17 2014 Forklift traffic in generator area Crush point, pinch points, run over Make sure forklift driver see’s you when moving
about the area
Jun 17 2014 Safety chain not in place at the entrance to the
basement stairs
Fall down stairs accidently Reinstalled chain and briefed
Jun 18 2014 Scissor lift in the generator transport area Crush point, pinch point, Make sure operator see’s you when moving about the
area
Jun 24 2014 Piping at stairs has low overhead clearance Head injury if contacted Hanged caution tape from piping to make awareness
more noticeable
Jun 25 2014 Oil on floor in downstairs walkways Slip, Trip & Fall Cleaned up oil on floor area
Jun 26 2014 Dropped casing bolt into basement while
removing, there were no barricades downstairs to
Bolt hitting someone downstairs could
have had a significant injury
Place danger tape around overhead work area in
basement to keep personnel out

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indicate overhead work
Jun 27 2014 Lumps of clay near opening in wall and is very
slippery if stepped on
Slipping hazard Cleaned up clay from floor
Jun 27 2014 Mobile crane operating right outside turbine deck Falling objects Avoid under load conditions, be aware of roped off
caution areas
Jun 28 2014 Hot casing bolts after stretch activity Burns to skin Caution tape and tags
Jun 29 2014 Plywood floor covering buckling Trip hazard & Falls Make sure joints are taped down and plywood lays
down properly
Jun 29 2014 Open Stairwell Fall to lower level Careful around stairwell opening, be aware of
surroundings
Jun 30 2014 Flammables in basement Fire Cleaned up area before proceeding with hot work
7-1-14 Tornado Death Went to shelter
7-1-14 Oil on the floors and soaked pads around the
equipment in the basement
Slip and fall Cleaned oil and replaced the soaked pads with new.
7-1-14 Low headroom in basement Hit head, fall down No way to eliminate this hazard, just be careful and
duck!
7-2-14 Oil around the Generator Slips Cleaning as needed
7-3-14 Upper have casing was weighed with the Dyno
and was too heavy for the chain falls the plant
had rigged to the crane trolley
Personal and or equipment damage Blocked upper half and stopped lift, customer has
ordered the proper chain falls and equipment needed
to hang them
7-3-14 To avoid air hose hazards Trips and falls Moved and started rolling them up when not in use
and utilizing the speed bumps
7-4-14 Continued High voltage testing Electrocution Taped off and hung signs
7-4-14 Removing rusted in place packing Cuts to hands and forearms Be Careful and keep the proper gloves on.
7-4-14 Lifting parts Back injury Use proper lift technique
7-5-14 Standing water near men’s room entrance Slip and fall Customer has put up sign and attempted to dam the
water around drain to contain.
7-5-14 So much Kroil was needed for the removal of the
diaphragms that it ran off the diaphragm when
removed
Slip and fall Cleaned up as we went
7-5-14 Low head room when working in basement Head and neck injury Take the time extra time to know your surroundings
7-6-14 Basement floors wet due to clean up after work
activities
Slips and falls Be extra careful when walking and working in the
basement
7-6-14 Loose hand rail at stairs leading to the basement Pinch fingers Watch where you grab the rail; be aware!
7-8-14 Traffic and rail tracks while moving rotor and
diaphragms
Damaged equipment or persons Pay close attention
7-8-14 Electrical cord laying across floor deck Trip & Fall Relocated electrical cord
7-8-14 Due to the diaphragms and rotors return to the Trips and falls All items are off to the side, Hoses and cords are

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turbine deck walk and work area has become
crowded
rolled when not in use to make for safer passage.
7-8-14 Wet floors in the basement due to cleaning of the
condenser tubes
Trips and slips Stress the use of caution.
7-9-14 When blowing excess water out of condenser
tubes it was noticed that a high power stream of
water shot out the other side
Wet floors and slips Put up a barricade and cleaned up water when
complete.
7-10-14 With construction traffic added to plant traffic
there’s a lot of little buggies running around,
many of them operate quietly offering little
warning of they’re presence.
Bodily injury and or equipment damage Use caution, know your surroundings and watch
where you are going.
7-11-14 Decking was removed creating a large hole in the
floor
Fall from above or have things dropped
on the personnel below
Ran DANGER tape around opening
7-12-14 Welding on the turbine deck Flash burn to the eyes Without a flash shield on deck all personnel were
notified, and warned to look away or work in another
area during the short time that the welding took
place.
7-29-14 The deck grating on the turbine deck was
removed to access the MSV
Open hole Fall Hazard and falling objects Barricade opening to eliminate foot traffic near the
opening and barricade below as “Overhead Work”
7-29-14 Trench covers removed for access to set up oil
flush jumpers
Trip or Fall into Hazard Yellow barricade tape to alert people of hazard and
replace trench covers at end of shift