Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C05 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1216743.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/26/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $5,975.40
Issuance Date: 06/06/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/28/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/28/2017 | $5,975.40 | 06/26/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/06/2017 | $9,959.00 | 06/26/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware shall be provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources. a. On or about March 6, 2017, located at Plant 8, employees were not provided with lockable devices for employees to lockout pneumatic ball valves for the installation and testing of a job made pneumatically-rammed seal between a dust collection bin and purge hopper, thereby exposing the employees to the unexpected release of 95-100 psi of stored energy.