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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1595711.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,801.00
Current Penalty: $2,900.50
Issuance Date: 10/21/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 11/17/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/17/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/17/2022 | $2,900.50 | 11/17/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/21/2022 | $5,801.00 | 11/17/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The employer did not establish specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: (a)Forest Products Distributors, Inc. at 5406 Old Folsom Road, Rapid City, SD 57703: On or about and at times prior to May 12, 2022, the employer did not ensure specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing Pellet Mill Machines 1 and 2 effectively removed or controlled hazardous energy in that pneumatic energy was still stored in the machines after written lockout/tagout procedures were performed. This condition exposed employees to caught-in and crush hazards associated with unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy.