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Standard Cited: 19100147 D03 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1612947.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $8,701.20
Issuance Date: 12/14/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 01/18/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/04/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/04/2023 | $8,701.20 | 01/18/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/14/2022 | $14,502.00 | 01/18/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3):All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s): a) For the cooler room, on or about 08/05/2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to potential amputation and electrical hazards, in that, push buttons and manual motor starter circuits were used to de-energize chain drive motors for maintenance/servicing work rather than circuit breakers which were located in the MCC room. Maintenance/servicing work consisted of activities such as, but not limited to, changing motors, belts, chains and sprockets. The motor starter circuits and push buttons were not designed to be used as energy isolating devices for lockout tagout.