Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1609392.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $8,701.20
Issuance Date: 11/22/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 12/05/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/16/2022
Related Event Code (REC): A;C;R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/16/2022 | $8,701.20 | 12/05/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/22/2022 | $14,502.00 | 12/05/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; a. On or about July 14, 2022, and at times prior, the energy control procedure for the Grinding Plant 6 - Conveyor Belt #3 did not include specific procedural steps for shutting down and isolating the equipment to ensure that the electrical energy sources with the machine were controlled. As a result, employees were exposed to caught-in, and caught-between hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points on the machinery.