Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1793308.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,550.00
Current Penalty: $8,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 03/26/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/06/2025
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 | 03/06/2025 | $8,500.00 | 03/26/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2025 | $16,550.00 | 03/26/2025 | 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: On or about December 5, 2024, the employer failed to utilize the developed machine specific procedures for the ABWOOD grinder machine to ensure that it was locked and tagged out prior to employees performing cleaning of the magnetic wheel on the machine. The magnetic wheel is hydraulically energized and the grinding wheel is electrically energized. An employee sustained a partial fingertip amputation while cleaning the magnetic wheel when their hand came into contact with the activated grinding wheel.