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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1658790.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/12/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 17
Abatement Date: 09/22/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/27/2023
Related Event Code (REC): A;C;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/27/2023 | $0.00 | 09/22/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/12/2023 | $0.00 | 09/22/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures. a. On or about June 13, 2023, and at times prior, the energy control procedures in use for maintenance and servicing covered activities performed on the East Rough Slitter such as, but not limited to, setup, repairs, replacements, and preventative maintenance, did not include adequate specific procedural steps for testing the machinery and equipment to verify effectiveness of the energy control measures such as, but not limited to, the specific control panels and buttons and selector switches to operate. As a result, employees were exposed to caught-in/between and struck-by hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points on the machinery. b. On or about March 15, 2023, and at times prior, the energy control procedures in use for maintenance and servicing covered activities performed on the North Line East such as, but not limited to, setup, repairs, replacements, and preventative maintenance, did not include adequate specific procedural steps for testing the machinery and equipment to verify effectiveness of the energy control measures such as, but not limited to, the specific control panels and buttons and selector switches to operate. As a result, employees were exposed to caught-in/between and struck-by hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points on the machinery.