Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1694245.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,063.00
Current Penalty: $14,063.00
Issuance Date: 01/10/2024
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 02/06/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/06/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/06/2024 | $14,063.00 | 02/06/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/2024 | $14,063.00 | 02/06/2024 | 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) On or about August 23, 2023, employees entering dryer C to retrieve derailed carts were exposed to an excess heat hazard in that the damper within the heated air ducting going into dryer C had no procedures developed, documented, and utilized to ensure that it stayed in the closed position blocking hot air from entering the dryer and did not get opened unexpectedly.