Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1793308.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,550.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
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 | $0.00 | 03/26/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2025 | $16,550.00 | 03/26/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: On or about December 5, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that their machine specific energy control procedures for the ABWOOD grinder machine clearly and specifically outlined the steps necessary to ensure that the machine was fully locked and tagged out prior to employees performing the tasks of cleaning the hydraulically powered magnetic table. An employee sustained a partial fingertip amputation while cleaning the magnetic wheel when their hand came into contact with the activated grinding wheel.