Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1616081.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $9,375.00
Issuance Date: 02/17/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 03/09/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/14/2023
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 | 04/14/2023 | $9,375.00 | 03/09/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/17/2023 | $15,625.00 | 03/09/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D): On or about August 17, 2022, and at times prior thereto, the energy control procedures for the Liberty Lift Pumping Unit/Pump Jack (Model: EG 640-365-168) did not clearly and specifically outline the techniques to be used for the control of gravitational (potential) energy, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in hazards from rotating parts such as the counterweight.