Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1688262.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,063.00
Current Penalty: $8,750.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 03/11/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/08/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/08/2024 | $8,750.00 | 03/11/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2023 | $14,063.00 | 01/16/2024 | 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: On or about August 3, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that employees who were tasked with making adjustments to the rollers on the Flute Machines utilized lockout procedures prior to servicing the equipment in that they powered off the equipment without locking it out. Employee are exposed to stuck by and/or caught in between hazards of the moving chain and sprockets.