Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1651708.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,063.00
Current Penalty: $7,032.00
Issuance Date: 03/10/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/30/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/23/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/23/2023 | $7,032.00 | 03/30/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/10/2023 | $14,063.00 | 03/30/2023 | 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: a) On or about February 21, 2023 the employer did not ensure that machine specific procedures for the Wooden Wick production line were developed prior to employees performing service or maintenance on the equipment. Hazardous energies present include but are not limited to pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical. b) On or about February 21, 2023 the employer did not ensure that machine specific procedures for the Press Tea Light production line were utilized when employees performed service and maintenance to the wick insert area. Employees reach behind a plexiglass barrier to unjam or cut fed wicks. Hazardous energies present on the equipment include but are not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic.