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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1571014.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $79,761.00
Current Penalty: $14,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/03/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 02/16/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/25/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/25/2022 | $14,000.00 | 02/16/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/03/2022 | $79,761.00 | 02/16/2022 | Repeat |
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 following elements and actions and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): On or about January 1, 2022, employees were exposed to hydraulic pinch point hazards and crushing injury in that the cutting Continuous Annealing Line SMS ID Bander Machine was not locked out prior to employees troubleshooting the area of the machine's band feed and cutting blade area. 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. Pro-Tec Coating Company, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard (1910.147(d)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1488951, citation number one, item number one and was affirmed as a final order on October 16, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 5500 Pro-Tec Parkway Leipsic OH 45856.