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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
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Inspection Nr: 997653.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/19/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 03/31/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date: 04/13/2015
Final Order: 01/08/2016
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: 2260
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/08/2016 | $0.00 | 03/31/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/20/2015 | $0.00 | 03/31/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/19/2015 | $0.00 | 03/31/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: (a) Caustic Department Tank Farm: On or about September 19, 2014, a clear and specific energy isolation procedure was not developed, documented, and utilized, prior to the maintenance job of removing a valve and line blank from a 70 percent caustic loading line, that described how the isolation valves would be secured and how all energy would be released from the lines that would be opened. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED.