Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D04 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1105040.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/29/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/19/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/19/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/19/2016 | $0.00 | 05/19/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/29/2016 | $0.00 | 05/19/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(ii): Lockout devices utilized were not affixed in a manner that held the energy isolating device in a safe or off position: On or about November 10, 2015, The employer did not ensure employees were locked out while cleaning up piles of cement powder at the number 1 ball mill air slide spitzer box. The ratchet tool over the handle end used for racking the 4160 volt main breaker in the motor control center was deficient for controlling the electrical energy source. The ratchet handle could be locked in position but the socket segment of the ratchet could be by-passed and rotated with pliers.