Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1488951.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $6,072.00
Issuance Date: 09/28/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 10/30/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/16/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/16/2020 | $6,072.00 | 10/30/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2020 | $12,145.00 | 10/09/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): Pro-Tec Coating Company - Leipsic, Ohio: On or about August 12, 2020, employees were exposed to rotating part/nip point hazards and crushing injury in that the belt wrapper at CGL 2 Tension Reel 1 was not locked out prior to inspecting the area of the machine's conveyor belt. The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps to control the mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic energy sources were implemented prior to servicing tasks; the employer did not: - Ensure that equipment was turned off or shut down. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished.
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