Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1695714.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $7,073.00
Issuance Date: 11/09/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 40
Abatement Date: 11/30/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/06/2023
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 | 12/06/2023 | $7,073.00 | 11/30/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/09/2023 | $10,938.00 | 11/30/2023 | 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 June 13, 2023, Production Floor, the written energy control program did not include machine specific step by step procedures to control and lockout energy sources, for employees who may perform service and maintenance (setting up) on Scrap Trim Oscillator while equipment is energized. A machine operator sustained a right forearm injury leading to hospitalization while attaching scrap trim from 18" slitter to rotating oscillator without equipment being deenergized. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with mechanical motion, specifically, reciprocating moving parts.