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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1643546.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,436.00
Current Penalty: $3,375.00
Issuance Date: 07/06/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 09/29/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0336000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/28/2023
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 | 07/28/2023 | $3,375.00 | 09/29/2023 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/06/2023 | $10,436.00 | 07/18/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6): a.) Zekelman Industries, Inc. dba Wheatland Tube Company, Pot 2 area-cross travel/cooling rack area, on or about January 6th, 2023 and times prior thereto: Employees did not lockout the Pot#2 cross-travel/cooling rack conveyor while searching for a potential missing blow bell. Employees were potentially exposed to moving parts including, but not limited to, various conveyor parts due to that fact that lockout/tagout was not performed prior to entering the cross travel/cooling rack area. In addition, employees were exposed to a potential moving conveyor while accessing the area. b.) Zekelman Industries, Inc. dba Wheatland Tube Company, Pot 2 area-cross travel/cooling rack area, on or about January 12th, 2023 and times prior thereto: Employees did not lockout the Pot#2 cross-travel/cooling rack conveyor while performing work tasks including, but not limited to, maneuvering and fixing various pipes that were displaced during the cooling process on the cross travel/cooling rack area. Employees were potentially exposed to moving parts including, but not limited to, various conveyor parts due to that fact that lockout/tagout was not performed prior to entering the cross travel/cooling rack area. In addition, employees were exposed to a potential moving conveyor while accessing the area. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.