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Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1707345.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $11,300.00
Issuance Date: 01/18/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/06/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/12/2024
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 | 02/12/2024 | $11,300.00 | 03/06/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/18/2024 | $16,131.00 | 03/06/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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. 1 Cudworth Rd, Webster, MA: On and before November 2, 2023, the NorthTech Up-cut Saw energy control procedure did not include the techniques to protect authorized employees from the TigerStop electrical energy and the one-minute of kinetic/stored energy of the sawblade before it stopped. On October 27, 2023, an authorized employee received fingertip amputation injuries while unclogging the vacuum port inside the NorthTech Up-cut Saw blade guard without knowing of and waiting for sawblade to stop.