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Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1160489.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,533.00
Current Penalty: $3,266.30
Issuance Date: 11/03/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 11/28/2016
Gravity:
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/30/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/30/2016 | $3,266.30 | 11/28/2016 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/03/2016 | $6,533.00 | 11/28/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): 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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D): On or about July 6, 2016, and times prior to, for the Rod Welders located in Department 13, written energy control procedures and training did not include specific steps to be followed for troubleshooting and activating the pneumatic air valve that introduces pressure to allow the jaw clamps inside the welders to retract. Employee activated the pneumatic air valve on Rod Welder 3, #4588, while an employee was performing troubleshooting tasks. Employee was exposed to the hazard of amputations.