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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1279116.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,805.00
Current Penalty: $12,805.00
Issuance Date: 03/23/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 05/10/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/18/2018
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 | 04/18/2018 | $12,805.00 | 05/10/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/23/2018 | $12,805.00 | 05/10/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) Throughout facility The employer did not develop specific procedural steps for employees performing maintenance and repairs on equipment, including but not limited to: pumps, valves and pipes. Procedures did not identify particular components that must be secured to effectively isolate hazardous energy prior to servicing and/or maintenance activity. b) Legacy hypochlorite plant The employer did not utilize hazardous energy control procedures during line breaking. On 11/13/17, a maintenance employee replacing a 6" PVC pipe was splashed with 15% hypochlorite solution while unbolting flanges in pipeline, causing chemical burns to his face and eyes. Condition observed on or about 11/29/2017