Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1654783.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $9,375.00
Issuance Date: 08/30/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 10/31/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/19/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/19/2023 | $9,375.00 | 10/31/2023 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/30/2023 | $15,625.00 | 10/18/2023 | 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 March 2, 2023 and at times thereafter, the employer did not ensure that adequate control measures in lockout/tagout procedures were utilized by employees to control energy sources on the track/tunnel equipment while conducting servicing and maintenance tasks. Employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards associated with unexpected machine start-up or release of energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical, and pneumatic when energy control procedures were not utilized prior to starting cleaning, repairs, and maintenance tasks.