Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1174990.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,975.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/17/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/17/2017 | $5,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2017 | $5,975.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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: On or about September 1, 2016, the employer did not ensure energy control procedures were clear and specific for shutting down and blocking the #5857 Faquar 1500 ton hydraulic press and the #2061 Blacksmith 6,000 pound steam hammer. The procedures were not clear and specific, in that, they did not include the isolation of the hydraulic energy and blocking of the ram at the #5857 Farquar press and the isolation of the steam energy and blocking of the ram at the #2061 Blacksmith hammer during die changes.