Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1767699.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,524.00
Current Penalty: $9,219.20
Issuance Date: 12/19/2024
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 02/26/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/31/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/31/2025 | $9,219.20 | 02/26/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/19/2024 | $11,524.00 | 01/08/2025 | 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 August 8, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for Line 2 and Line 4 Microwave had the specific steps for shutting down the machinery. As a result, employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards. b. On or about August 8, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for Line 5 Extruder 1 and Extruder 2 had the specific steps for shutting down the machinery. As a result, employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards. c. On or about August 8, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for Line 5 Microwave had the specific steps for shutting down the machinery. As a result, employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards.