Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C06 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1579994.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $12,326.60
Issuance Date: 06/22/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/21/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/27/2022
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/27/2022 | $12,326.60 | 07/21/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/22/2022 | $14,502.00 | 07/21/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed: On or about February 21, 2022, the employer did not ensure that periodic inspections of energy control procedures were conducted at least annually to identify and correct any deviations or inadequacies. Employees who engaged in servicing and maintenance activities on the large leveler line were not familiar with the energy isolation steps needed to control hazardous energy sources, nor of any requirement to use them. If the periodic inspections had been performed as required, these knowledge deficiencies could have been identified and corrected. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).