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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1584736.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/26/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/20/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/20/2022 | $14,502.00 | 05/26/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2022 | $14,502.00 | 05/26/2022 | 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: On or before March 21, 2022, employees cleaning sensors, changing out spacer material, and/or repairing or replacing the needle within the robotic head unit of the Lisec VSA-35/25 Fully Automated Applicator were exposed to a struck-by hazard when: (a) Specific hazardous energy control procedures were developed and documented but only listed one of the three energy sources that power the machine and did not include the blocking of the robotic head unit so it would not unexpectedly fall due to gravity. (b) Specific Hazardous energy control procedures were not being utilized in that employees relied on interlocks to shut down the machine and not locking it out.