Emergency Generator Fuel Quality Deficiency
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain, inspect, and test the essential electrical system for its emergency generator. During a document review on January 28, 2025, it was revealed that the annual fuel analysis report for the emergency generator, dated October 18, 2024, indicated that the particle count results exceeded acceptable limits. This finding suggests that the fuel quality did not meet the necessary specifications for the emergency generator's operation. An interview with the maintenance supervisor on the same day confirmed the deficiency noted in the annual fuel report. The supervisor acknowledged that the sample did not meet the required specifications, indicating a lapse in the facility's maintenance and testing procedures for the emergency generator. This deficiency highlights a failure in ensuring the generator's readiness and reliability in providing essential power during emergencies.
Plan Of Correction
#0918 The facility has generator inspection scheduled March 1, 2025. The findings of the fuel samples will be immediately reviewed, and corrective action will be taken should particle counts exceed acceptable limits. This inspection will be on an annual basis and monitored accordingly.