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Standard Cited: 19100147 E01 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1606544.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 09/20/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date: 10/18/2022
Final Order: 11/22/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/22/2023 | $14,502.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/02/2022 | $14,502.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/20/2022 | $14,502.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(e)(1): Before lockout or tagout devices were removed and energy was restored to the machine or equipment, authorized employees did not inspect the work area to ensure that nonessential items had been removed and that machine or equipment components were operationally intact: At Stratas Foods LLC, on or about July 1, 2022, Austin Industries, Inc. exposed an employee to thermal burn hazards from the 2 inch Canola Oil Byproduct Line downstream of Tank 70 that had a 1/4 inch ball valve that did not have a working safety slide mechanism and end cap or pipe plug. Before lockout or tagout devices were removed the employer did not inspect the work area to ensure that equipment components were operationally intact.