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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 A01 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1553998.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $9,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/12/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/02/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/09/2022
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 | 02/09/2022 | $9,000.00 | 03/02/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/12/2022 | $13,653.00 | 03/02/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
1910.147(a)(1)(i) This standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the energization or start up of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy, could harm employees. This standard establishes minimum performance requirements for the control of such hazardous energy. Employer is failing to ensure that employees affix lockout devices during servicing of equipment. On or about September 7, 2021, two employees reinstalling the conveyor belt on the Trim Blend metal detector failed to control energy by installing lockout devices on the disconnect switch. One employee turned the conveyor belt on, crushing the right hand fingers of the other employee in the belt drive sprocket(s).