Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C06 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1628017.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $15,625.00
Issuance Date: 02/28/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/15/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 03/28/2023
Final Order: 04/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/15/2024 | $15,625.00 | 05/15/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/28/2023 | $15,625.00 | 03/24/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2023 | $15,625.00 | 03/24/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed. B) The periodic inspection shall be conducted to correct any deviations or inadequacies identified. a) On or about 9/12/2022, employer did not ensure that the periodic inspections conducted for specific procedure for Line 1 through Line 4 mixers (Machine # 53983, ID # L404) corrected that employees cleaning and decontaminating the machine were unaware of a gravity energy source that was required to be locked, exposing employees to a crushing hazard from the lids on the mixers.