Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1322952.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/22/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 10/31/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 11/15/2018
Final Order: 07/01/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/01/2019 | $0.00 | 10/31/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/16/2018 | $12,934.00 | 10/31/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/22/2018 | $12,934.00 | 10/31/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section. a. Cooper Farms, Inc. located in Van Wert, OH: On or about June 7, 2018, the employer did not ensure the machine specific lockout procedures for the browner contained information on how to isolate oil valve #29 leading to the browner from the day tank. If the valve were to be opened during sanitation or maintenance operations it would introduce hot oil into browner, exposing employees to burn hazards.