Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II C The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1342021.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/11/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $11,641.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/22/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/07/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/07/2019 | $0.00 | 04/11/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/22/2019 | $11,641.00 | 03/11/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them. a) At the facility, furnace area: On or about August 25, 2018, energy control procedures for 1 Mega Watt arc furnaces did not outline steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices when employees performed service and maintenance tasks such as but not limited to threading new lengths of electrodes. This condition exposed employees to an electrocution hazard.