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Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1103618.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/01/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 12/11/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/07/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/07/2016 | $4,900.00 | 02/01/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/11/2015 | $7,000.00 | 02/01/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section: On or about October 27, 2015, in the facility, maintenance employees required to replace a diaphragm on a media transfer valve for Fermenter #2 were exposed to the hazard of thermal burn injuries from the release of hot steam. Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of the potentially hazardous steam energy while employees were engaged in the maintenance/repair activity.