Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1637816.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $10,937.50
Issuance Date: 06/05/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/30/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/20/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/20/2023 | $10,937.50 | 06/30/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/05/2023 | $15,625.00 | 06/30/2023 | Serious |
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): On or about December 6, 2022, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated moving parts and in-going nip points while they performed servicing and maintenance to include but not limited to clearing plug ups or removing jams from Dryer No. 3. The machine was not shut down or turned off during this operation to remove the plug up; nor were the remaining applicable energy control procedures followed involving machine isolation [d(3)], LOTO device application [d(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)].