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Standard Cited: 19100333 B02 Selection and use of work practices
Inspection Nr: 1076614.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/02/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 10/21/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/30/2015
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/02/2015 | $7,000.00 | 10/21/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2): "Lockout and Tagging." While any employee is exposed to contact with parts of fixed electric equipment or circuits which have been deenergized, the circuits energizing the parts shall be locked out or tagged or both in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph. The requirements shall be followed in the order in which they are presented (i.e., paragraph (b)(2)(i) first, then paragraph (b)(2)(ii), etc.). Note 1: As used in this section, fixed equipment refers to equipment fastened in place or connected by permanent wiring methods. Note 2: Lockout and tagging procedures that comply with paragraphs (c) through (f) of 1910.147 will also be deemed to comply with paragraph (b)(2) of this section provided that: [1] The procedures address the electrical safety hazards covered by this Subpart; and [2] The procedures also incorporate the requirements of paragraphs (b)(2)(iii)(D) and (b)(2)(iv)(B) of this section. a. The employer did not require maintenance technicians to lock out circuit breakers when performing electrical work such as, but not limited to, changing 110v electrical outlets, switches and light fixtures. Employees were only required to turn the breaker off.