Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1129555.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,080.00
Current Penalty: $1,850.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/22/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/30/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/30/2016 | $1,850.00 | 08/22/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2016 | $3,080.00 | 08/22/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following: This violation occurred on or about March 1, 2016, the specific written lockout/tagout procedures for the HA-16 horizontal band saw failed to clearly identify the steps for denergizing all the energy sources such as the hydraulics, the gravity of the arm, and the spring loaded saw blade. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that lockout/tagout procedures address all the energy sources that may injure an employee if unexpectedly energized.