Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 F01 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1552445.015
Citation: 01002E
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,288.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/13/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/09/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/08/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/08/2022 | $0.00 | 02/09/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2022 | $12,288.00 | 02/09/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002E Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(1):Testing or positioning of machines, equipment or components thereof. In situations in which lockout or tagout devices must be temporarily removed from the energy isolating device and the machine or equipment energized to test or position the machine, equipment or component thereof, the following sequence of actions shall be followed: 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(1)(ii): Remove employees from the machine or equipment area in accordance with paragraph (e)(2) of this section; a. On or about September 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from the moving parts of Pacesetter #2, Pocket #3 while conducting servicing/maintenance activities, by removing the employees from the equipment when performing testing and positioning activities , thereby exposing the employees to caught-in hazards.