Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 F03 I The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 110350.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $6,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/06/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 07/05/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date: 06/29/2012
Final Order: 12/17/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/17/2012 | $6,500.00 | 07/05/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/07/2012 | $7,000.00 | 07/05/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/06/2012 | $7,000.00 | 07/05/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, department or other group: On January 28, 2012 five separate employees entered semi-bright nickel tanks #17, 18 and 19 to clean them and the chemical piping, steam piping, pump electrical and recitifiers were isolated and locked out by only one employee who did not enter the tanks.
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