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Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1227976.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/29/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $12,675.00
Issuance Date: 08/14/2017
Nr Instances: 16
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/08/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/14/2017 | $12,675.00 | 09/29/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d): Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence: a: Employees performing servicing and maintenance inside of the mist tank were not required to: (1) Know the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy, (2) turn off and shut down the machine (3) physically locate and operate the energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source, (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device, (5) prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. On April 22, 2017, employee(s) cleaning and replacing mist nozzles were exposed to a caught-in hazard on the powered rollers in the mist tank located on line #14 in that the 480V electrical disconnect was not locked in the off position.