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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1654783.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/30/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 10/31/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/19/2023
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 | 09/19/2023 | $0.00 | 10/31/2023 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/30/2023 | $0.00 | 10/18/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items (A) to (D) of this section: (A) A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure; (B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; (C) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices and the responsibility for them; and, (D) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices. (a) On or about March 2, 2023, and times thereafter, the employer did not ensure that its "LOTO - Track/Tunnel Equipment" procedure clearly and specifically addressed the proper shut down, isolation, blocking and securing of the equipment. Employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards associated with the unexpected machine start-up or release of energy sources, such as, but not limited to, electrical and pneumatic, when energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically addressed the requirements of (A) through (D) prior to cleaning, repairs, and maintenance tasks.