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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1248648.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $126,749.00
Current Penalty: $85,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/21/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 01/03/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 12/29/2017
Final Order: 01/22/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/22/2019 | $85,000.00 | 01/03/2018 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/23/2018 | $126,749.00 | 01/03/2018 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/21/2017 | $126,749.00 | 01/03/2018 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: A) Nox US, LLC, located at 931 South Springville Ave, Fostoria, OH 44830: On or about July 11, 2017, the employer did not document and utilize specific procedures to control hazardous energy of the equipment such as, but not limited to, the hoppers butterfly valves of the PVC Recycle System on Line 1. Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, pneumatic before performing activities such as, but not limited to, unplugging and cleaning the hopper. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while all hazardous energy sources were not controlled prior to conducting work. B) Nox US, LLC, located at 931 South Springville Ave, Fostoria, OH 44830: On or about August 4, 2017, the employer did not document and utilize specific procedures to control hazardous energy of the equipment such as, but not limited to, the grinder of the PVC Recycle System on Line 1. Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical before performing activities such as, but not limited to, rebuilding the grinder. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while all hazardous energy sources were not controlled prior to conducting work.