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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1264081.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $6,337.50
Issuance Date: 10/06/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 10/13/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/26/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/26/2017 | $6,337.50 | 10/13/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/06/2017 | $12,675.00 | 10/13/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: 40 Walcott St, Worcester, MA On September 15, 2017 and at times prior, machine operators who set up and unjammed the Water Line Decapper machine did not use the energy control procedure to isolate energy sources. Additionally, machinery maintenance employees did not use any procedures when performing maintenance and servicing tasks. On September 7, 2017, one of five employees repairing the Decapper machine without utilizing lock out procedures received a finger injury.