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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C07 I A The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1258192.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/30/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $9,778.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/18/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/08/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/08/2017 | $6,000.00 | 10/30/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/18/2017 | $9,778.00 | 10/30/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control: a) Plant Floor/PDC Tamper Bander Machine: On or about August 21, 2017 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that employees were allowed to perform set-up, maintenance, and clearing operations on, but not limited to, the PDC Tamper Bander machine, without first being trained in the methods required to effectively isolate and control energy. Machine operators were allowed to bypass the guards to clean the PDC Tamper Bander machine while only activating the E-stop to prevent start-up of the machine.