Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1085441.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/09/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 03/28/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/03/2016
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/09/2016 | $7,000.00 | 03/28/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section: (a) The employer did not ensure that specific procedures such as, but not limited to, rules, techniques, and purpose were developed for the control of hazardous energy for equipment such as, but not limited to, the Milnor dryer and Pellerin Milnor conveyor. On or about August 13, 2015, an employee was propelled into an industrial dryer when the conveyor system activated. The dryer subsequently activated with the employee trapped inside. (b) The employer did not ensure that specific procedures such as, but not limited to, rules, techniques, and purpose were developed for the control of hazardous energy for equipment such as, but not limited to, the Milnor dryer and Pellerin Milnor conveyor. On or about August 11, 2015, an employee was conducting maintenance work without using proper hazardous energy control procedures.