Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1585438.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,252.00
Current Penalty: $5,076.40
Issuance Date: 09/06/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/30/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/03/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/03/2022 | $5,076.40 | 09/30/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2022 | $7,252.00 | 09/30/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: (a) Fermentationexperts, Inc. at 1201 North Ellis Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to March 23, 2022, the employer did not ensure that lockout tagout procedures were established and utilized during operations on the rotating valve where an employee suffered amputation injuries. This condition exposed employees to amputation and caught-in hazards associated with the rotating valve. (b) Fermentationexperts, Inc. at 1201 North Ellis Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to March 24, 2022, the employer did not ensure that lockout tagout procedures were established and utilized during operations on the cookie wagon/grinder. This condition exposed employees to amputation, caught-in, and electrical hazards associated with the machine.