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Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1282486.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,853.00
Current Penalty: $7,853.00
Issuance Date: 05/31/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/31/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/21/2018
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 | 06/21/2018 | $7,853.00 | 07/31/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/31/2018 | $7,853.00 | 06/26/2018 | Serious |
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) Covenant Testing Technologies, LLC at WCR 72 and WCR 19, Windsor, CO 80550: On and before December 5, 2017, the employer did not develop, document, and utilize hazardous energy control procedures when employees were lighting the pilot light for the east incinerator (Questor Technology Inc. # 000-16-95). The incinerator burned hydrocarbons from multiple sources, including vapors from the tanks, the separators, and from the make-up line. A separate line also fed the pilot light for lighting purposes. The employer did not ensure that hazardous energy control procedures were in place to isolate, control, and lock out the sources of hydrocarbons during the pilot lighting process. Two employees relit the pilot light with excessive hydrocarbons in and around the incinerator. A flash fire occurred, and the employees experienced first and second degree burns to their face, neck, and hands. This condition resulted in exposure to burn hazards.