Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1772872.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $9,678.60
Issuance Date: 01/03/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 01/23/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/29/2025
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 | 01/29/2025 | $9,678.60 | 01/23/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/03/2025 | $16,131.00 | 01/23/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following: 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 23, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for the Donaldson Torit #01 Downflo Evolution (Serial No. 15093521-L1-1) dust collection system included the specific procedural steps for shutting down the machinery. As a result, employees were exposed to caught-in/between and struck-by hazards while performing maintenance and servicing tasks.