Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D01 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1375209.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $6,629.00
Issuance Date: 07/12/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/28/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/09/2019
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/09/2019 | $6,629.00 | 08/28/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/12/2019 | $13,260.00 | 08/28/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1): The authorized employee did not have knowledge of the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy before the authorized or affected employee turned off: (a) On or about January 16, 2019, and times prior, the employer did not identify and isolate all of the valves necessary to bring the blowdown header in the powerhouse to a zero energy state before installing a clamp to be placed on a damaged portion of the blowdown header, exposing employees to burns associated with the unexpected release of thermal energy.