Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1521550.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/20/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $9,753.00
Current Penalty: $5,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/08/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/23/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/23/2021 | $5,500.00 | 07/20/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2021 | $9,753.00 | 07/20/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A 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) Production floor, Erema Machines/dosing mechanisms: On March 24, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that employees were allowed to perform clearing operations without utilizing the lockout/tagout energy control procedures to prevent accidental startup of the machine. b) Production floor, Cutter Compactor: On March 24, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by, burned-by, and entrapment hazards, in that employees were allowed to perform servicing and cleaning operations without utilizing the lockout/tagout energy control procedures to prevent accidental startup of the machine.