Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D06 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1381338.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,282.00
Current Penalty: $4,641.00
Issuance Date: 04/30/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/15/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/23/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/23/2019 | $4,641.00 | 07/15/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/30/2019 | $9,282.00 | 06/03/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6): Verification of isolation. Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that have been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee shall verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. a. On or about February 27, 2019, an employee performed a changeover on the Back Cut Off saw in order to change the lengths for the saw to cut the boards being processed. The employer did not ensure that the employee performed verification steps to ensure that the electrical and pneumatic energy sources were isolated, thereby exposing the employee to unexpected movement of the saws.