Inspection 347321424 OPENED NOV 16, 2023Closed
5 Miles North Of Point Of Rocks, Point Of Rocks, WY 82942 · Electric Power Distribution · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1987, OSHA inspectors have visited Pacificorp in Wyoming 29 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Nov 16, 2023 after a complaint, in Point Of Rocks.
In all, OSHA issued 53 citation items: 14 serious, 2 repeat and 37 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $86,786; today they stand at $71,324, 18% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.212 (machine guarding), 3 times.
Among utility employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $0 penalty. Pacificorp averages $16,706 across 4 cited inspections.
2 inspections on this page followed a fatal incident.
Pacificorp also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 347321457 OPENED NOV 16, 2023Open
9 Miles North Of Point Of Rocks, Point Of Rocks, WY 82942 · Electric Power Distribution · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 27-11-105 (B)(VI)(A) |
Serious | $15,625 | $15,625 | May 3, 2024 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.179(c)(2) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $11,162 | $11,162 | May 3, 2024 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.140(c)(13)(i) · Personal fall protection systems |
Serious | $11,162 | $11,162 | May 3, 2024 | Contested |
Inspection 346327901 OPENED NOV 3, 2022Closed
1591 Tank Farm Road, Glenrock, WY 82637 · Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.269(v)(11)(xii) · Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution |
Serious | $10,419 | $10,419 | Feb 10, 2023 | Final |
Inspection 344822713 OPENED JUL 2, 2020Closed
1591 Tank Farm Road, Glenrock, WY 82637 · Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $7,853 | $7,853 | Aug 3, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $7,853 | $6,675 | Aug 3, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 344316575 OPENED SEP 18, 2019Closed
280 S. Robertson Road, Mills, WY 82604 · Electric Power Distribution · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $7,853 | $3,927 | Mar 5, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 312200124 OPENED SEP 2, 2008Closed
48 Wyodak Road, Gillette, WY 82716 · Electric Power Distribution · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309499952 OPENED SEP 26, 2007Closed
9 Miles North Of Point Of Rocks, Point Of Rocks, WY 82942 · Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $0 | Oct 31, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $0 | Oct 31, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2007 | Closed |
Inspection 309499721 OPENED SEP 4, 2007Closed
48 Wyodak Road, Gillette, WY 82716 · Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
21 older inspections
Inspection 309499820 OPENED SEP 4, 2007Closed
Wyodak Plant, Gillette, WY 82716 · Electric Power Distribution · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Unclassified | $2,125 | $0 | Nov 16, 2007 | Closed |
Inspection 309500064 OPENED AUG 6, 2007Closed
1591 Tank Farm Road, Glenrock, WY 82637 · Electric Power Distribution · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309497899 OPENED MAR 20, 2007Closed
Jim Bridger Power Plant, Point Of Rocks, WY 82942 · Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309493906 OPENED MAR 28, 2006Closed
1591 Tank Farm Road, Glenrock, WY 82637 · Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309493526 OPENED MAR 1, 2006Closed
48 Wyodak Road, Gillette, WY 82716 · Electric Power Distribution · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307818682 OPENED JAN 23, 2006Closed
1591 Tank Farm Road, Glenrock, WY 82637 · Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,875 | $955 | Feb 27, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(ia) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $1,875 | $281 | Feb 27, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 300714029 OPENED MAY 15, 2000Closed
Jim Bridger Power Plant, Point Of Rocks, WY 82942 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $656 | $656 | Jul 13, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $656 | $656 | Jul 12, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1000(d) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $656 | $656 | Jul 12, 2000 | Closed |
Inspection 125195248 OPENED DEC 19, 1995Closed
Dave Johnston Power Plant, Glenrock, WY 82637 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Dec 19, 1995 (fatal): Burn - pipe and fan failure
Three electric utility employees were performing their normal duties next to a b oiler. A 6-inch-diameter pipe carrying 600-degree-fahrenheit water at 2500 psi f ailed, or a 6700-pound air/fill fan rotating at 1800 rpm disintegrated. (Though both events occurred, it could not be determined which event occurred first.) Th e extreme heat and flying shrapnel killed all three employees.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 114639511 OPENED JUL 7, 1994Closed
Dave Johnston Power Plant, Glenrock, WY 82637 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 114638851 OPENED JUN 9, 1994Closed
1025 Sub Drive, Kemmerer, WY 83101 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 114639446 OPENED JUN 9, 1994Closed
Jim Bridger Power Plant, Point Of Rocks, WY 82942 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR GN040003 A02 |
Serious | $2,625 | $656 | Jun 16, 1994 | Closed |
Inspection 107874018 OPENED AUG 5, 1992Closed
Wyodak Plant, Gillette, WY 82716 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 114634983 OPENED MAY 14, 1992Closed
Jim Bridger Power Plant, Point Of Rocks, WY 82942 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR CO120002 C13 |
Serious | $480 | $480 | May 28, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR CO120001 B12 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 14, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR CO130001 B01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 14, 1992 | Closed |
Inspection 107861346 OPENED AUG 13, 1990Closed
Jim Bridger Power Plant, Point Of Rocks, WY 82942 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 107867186 OPENED FEB 15, 1990Closed
2840 E. Yellowstone, Casper, WY 82601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 105793707 OPENED SEP 23, 1988Closed
Dave Johnston Power Plant, Glenrock, WY 82637 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 105795363 OPENED AUG 16, 1988Closed
48 Wyodak Road, Gillette, WY 82716 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR GN040003 B05 |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR GN190004 E01 D |
Repeat | $160 | $160 | Aug 29, 1988 | Closed |
Inspection 105793376 OPENED APR 19, 1988Closed
48 Wyodak Road, Gillette, WY 82716 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR GN030001 B01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR GN040002 A01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR GN040003 A01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR GN040003 A02 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR GN040004 E |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR GN040005 D01 E |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR GN040006 B02 D |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR GN090002 A01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR GN140003 B05 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10a 29 CFR GN140007 I09 C |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10b 29 CFR GN140007 D |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR GN140008 A02 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12a 29 CFR GN150002 A01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12b 29 CFR GN150002 A01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR GN150002 A03 B |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR GN150005 A01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR GN150005 B09 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR GN150009 E02 A |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 17 29 CFR GN170002 A02 B04 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 18 29 CFR GN170002 A02 B05 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 19 29 CFR GN170002 B04 I03 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 20 29 CFR GN190004 E01 D |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 21 29 CFR GN190005 A01 A |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 22 29 CFR GN190005 B01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 23a 29 CFR GN190005 B02 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 23b 29 CFR GN190005 B02 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 24 29 CFR GN190005 C02 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 25 29 CFR GN190005 G01 C01 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 26 29 CFR GN190005 G02 C |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 27 29 CFR GN190005 J02 B |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1988 | Closed |
Inspection 105795678 OPENED MAR 28, 1988Closed
Dave Johnston Power Plant, Glenrock, WY 82637 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 105794614 OPENED FEB 29, 1988Closed
Dave Johnston Power Plant, Glenrock, WY 82637 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 105791107 OPENED NOV 6, 1987Closed
Jim Bridger Power Plant, Point Of Rocks, WY 82942 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 5, 1987 (fatal): Employee killed in fall through catwalk ladder opening
Employee #1 was on a catwalk 46 meters above the floor of a power plant stack. H e was working alone, rewiring the controls for an elevator. He apparently steppe d through an opening in the catwalk, fell to the ground, and was killed. The ope ning was used as a ladderway. The safety chains on both sides of the ladderway h ad been removed.
No citations from this inspection.
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Point Of Rocks site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 235 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.0 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00702 Jim Bridger Plant Point Of Rocks · 2025 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| 00708 Dave Johnston PLNT Glenrock · 2025 | 179 | 2 | 0 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| 00756 Naughton Plant Kemmerer · 2025 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| 00722 Wyodak Plant Gillette · 2025 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 00714 Casper Cust SVC CNTR Casper · 2025 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 00728 Casper Power Off Casper · 2025 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| 00701 Bridger Coal Company SF Mine Point Of Rocks · 2023 | 221 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| 00734 Bridger Coal Company UG Mine Point Of Rocks · 2021 | 112 | 2 | 0 | 1.8 | 1.0 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1000 · Air contaminants
29 CFR 1910.1000(d)
(d) Computation formulae. The computation formula which shall apply to employee exposure to more than one substance for which 8-hour time weighted averages are listed in subpart Z of 29 CFR part 1910 in order to determine whether an employee is exposed over the regulatory limit is as follows:
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
(a) Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(ia)
(A) Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function; or
29 CFR 1910.140 · Personal fall protection systems
29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.269 · Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
29 CFR 1926.21 · Construction safety training
Other fossil fuel electric power generation employers in Wyoming
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- Rocky Mountain Power Casper · 3 citations · $8,875
- High West Energy Inc Pine Bluffs · 2 citations · $2,975
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.