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Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1342021.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,641.00
Current Penalty: $11,641.00
Issuance Date: 01/22/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 04/11/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/07/2019
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 | 02/07/2019 | $11,641.00 | 04/11/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/22/2019 | $11,641.00 | 03/11/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. a) At the facility, furnace area: On or about August 25, 2018, energy control procedures for 1 Mega Watt arc furnaces did not outline steps to isolate electrical energy when employees performed service and maintenance tasks such as but not limited to threading new lengths of electrodes. This condition exposed employees to an electrocution hazard.