Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 F01 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1452945.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $6,747.00
Issuance Date: 03/30/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/08/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/21/2020
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 | 04/21/2020 | $6,747.00 | 04/08/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/30/2020 | $13,494.00 | 04/08/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(1)(ii): Employees were not removed from the machine or equipment area in accordance with paragraph (e)(2) of this section during testing or positioning of machines, equipment or components thereof: A) Cooper Farms, Inc., located at 2351 Wabash Road, Fort Recovery, OH 45846: On or about December 16, 2019, the employer did not ensure that all employees were safely positioned or removed from the area of the West Drag Conveyor, located at the East Mill, when the conveyor was energized/started in order to conduct testing/troubleshooting. The exposed employees were standing in a close proximity to the running conveyor after it was energized and were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards that could result in serious injuries.