Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1312770.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $71,137.00
Current Penalty: $12,934.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/17/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 10/22/2018
Final Order: 05/17/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/17/2019 | $12,934.00 | 06/17/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/23/2018 | $71,137.00 | 10/23/2018 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2018 | $71,137.00 | 10/23/2018 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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) On or about April 24, 2018, the employer did not ensure that energy control application steps to control the electrical, pneumatic and gravitational energy sources were implemented prior to maintenance tasks were performed on the 16 Foot Straw Blanket Counter Presser #36. An employee suffered a crushing injury when a second employee lowered the stitcher arm while a maintenance and servicing activity was being performed. American Excelsior Company was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health standard 1910.147(d)(3) and (d)(4)(i),which were contained in OSHA inspection number 1244998, citation number 1, item number 1b and 1c and were affirmed as a final order on November 15, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 831 Pioneer Avenue in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.