Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1491782.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $7,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/29/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/26/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/22/2021
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/22/2021 | $7,500.00 | 01/26/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/29/2020 | $13,494.00 | 01/26/2021 | 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 were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) MP-2 Batch Processing Room/Room 2 - On or about September 1, 2020, the employer failed to ensure an energy control procedure was developed and documented for the control of hazardous energy when a sanitation employee was engaged in a service and/or maintenance task, such as the cleaning of a Blue Belt Shaffer Incline Conveyor. During the cleaning task, the affected employee was injured when the sleeve of the employee's lab coat was caught in the moving conveyor belt when passing under this equipment to clean the opposite side.
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